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Last Updated: 10/30/08
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In 2006, Holland America Line founded On Deck for the Cure®, an innovative fundraising initiative for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. On all of Holland America's 14 ships, guests are invited to make a $15 donation and participate in a five-kilometer walk around the deck wearing a custom-designed T-shirt and wristband. A post-walk pink lemonade reception is held for all walkers. Other Carnival Corp. lines have since followed suit and offer walks on their ships, too (dates and donation amounts vary). Throughout October, Cruise Critic will be promoting this program and raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Bookmark this page and keep checking back for new photos, daily facts (31 total from Holland America and 31 from Susan G. Komen for the Cure), "Why I Walk" stories from Cruise Critic members and cruise line staffers, and much more.
Why I Walk: Cruise Critic Members LambKnuckles and tess2cruz
From tess2cruz's story: "In May, my mother was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in her breast. Very small, fortunately. I went with her to the first oncology appointment, and was asking lots of questions about the time schedule for her treatment. The Dr. asked why I needed to know?? I told her my mom IS going on a cruise in October!!"
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From Holland America: In celebration of Holland America Line reaching over $1 million in contributions raised through On Deck for the Cure, the Maasdam held a Crew On Deck Walk Contest. This event lasted over two weeks and the crew walked more than 7 million steps together.
From Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without the usual controls on cell death and cell division.
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