The Dipsea steps, all 670 of them, sequestered in the woody neighborhood of Mill Valley, is the trail used for this 12th annual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer. This event was created in honor of Annie Fox, a vivacious 35 year old gal, who gave it her all to battle breast cancer. This trail was her favorite and she was determined to complete the hike throughout her treatments up to final days of her life.
Since her passing 12 years ago, over 500 hikers and runners from all around the Bay Area and some from out-of-state, come to join in this annual event to help raise funds for research and awareness of the factors increase the chances of women having breast cancer. It is through collaborative efforts of medical and research professionals, volunteers and community participation, that allows Zero Breast Cancer to continue their search of the variables that point to the higher numbers of breast cancer in Marin.
Charlotte Kobayashi, from Corporate Visions’ Larkspur Office, [on August 9, 2014] is shown in photo posting flyers at strategic points along the trail to invite hikers/runners to sign up for this event which is on September 13th, with check-in starting at 8 am in Old Mill Park and returning back to Old Mill Park for a fabulous post-hike celebration. Hikers and runners will be provided free mini massages, treats from Whole Foods, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Three Twins ice cream along with wonderful entertainment from the Ukulele Friends Ohana [family].
In 2013, this event raised $60,000. This year’s goal is to raise $100,000.
For more information on this event on how to become a sponsor, donate or, take part in the hike/run go to: www.dipsea.zerobreast cancer.org.
Another amazing year Charlotte! You are rockin ZBC!!! So much hard work shows your determination and deep care for this wonderful organization! Cheers Charlotte!!!