3rd Annual Step Aside Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness 3-Day Experience

3rd Annual Step Aside Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness 3-Day Experience

Come join us for a 3-day experience honoring survivors, those impacted by breast cancer and community. The experience kicks off on Oct. 3 at Musesum of Motherhood and end at the Childs Park Recreation Center. The Step Aside Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness Experience has grown into a signature health and wellness event for the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay community uniting survivors, families, advocates, and local organizations in a powerful movement of hope, healing, and prevention.

Theme for 2025: “The Battle Is Not Yours”

This year’s 3-day experience will feature a dynamic blend of celebration, education, and community action designed to:

• Raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection
• Celebrate survivors and honor those we’ve lost
• Promote health equity in underserved communities
• Fundraise for nonprofits that provide direct services to breast cancer patients and their families

• Opening Ceremony & Welcome
• Breast cancer awareness presentations & survivor testimonies
• Survivors T-Shirt Contest

• Inspirational morning program with faith leaders & health advocates
• Celebration of Life Tribute honoring loved ones lost to breast cancer
• Live music, performances, and cultural showcases
• Health Screenings
• Announcement of contest winners & raffle giveaways

• Community Discussion
• Closing remarks & gratitude acknowledgements

A cornerstone of the event is our event ad book, a beautifully designed keepsake featuring:

• Local business advertisements & sponsor logos
• Survivor tributes & messages of encouragement
• Donor acknowledgements

Proceeds from ad book sales and event fundraising will support a local nonprofit providing critical services for breast cancer patients and survivors in our community.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Childs Park Recreation and Fitness Center, 4301 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, United States