One of the most impactful ways you can contribute to the fight against this disease is by supporting the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s (BCAN) 2025 Walks to End Bladder Cancer.
What is BCAN’s Walk to End Bladder Cancer?
BCAN’s Walk to End Bladder Cancer is an annual event that brings together thousands of individuals nationwide to raise awareness and funds for bladder cancer research, education, and support. The Walks provide a platform for patients, survivors, caregivers, doctors, researchers, and supporters to unite and take a stand against bladder cancer.
In 2025, BCAN will host 19 Walks across the United States, including first-time events in Cleveland, Tampa, and St. Louis. These Walks are a powerful way to amplify the voices of those affected by bladder cancer, raise much- needed funds, and foster community support.
Why Healthcare Providers Should Get Involved?
As healthcare providers and researchers, your involvement in BCAN’s Walks to End Bladder Cancer is invaluable. You play a critical role in the fight against bladder cancer, not only through your work in patient care and research but also by educating and empowering patients and their families. By participating in or promoting the Walks, you can have a direct impact on the bladder cancer community and help further the mission of improving outcomes for those affected by the disease.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
Raise Awareness: Bladder cancer remains underrepresented in the public discourse compared to other cancers. By spreading the word about BCAN’s Walks, you can help bring bladder cancer into the spotlight, ensuring it receives the attention it deserves.
Engage Your Patients: Encourage your patients, especially those who are bladder cancer survivors, to participate in a Walk. Walking is a great form of physical activity for many and these events provide an opportunity to connect with others who understand their experiences.
Support Research: Funds raised through BCAN’s Walks augment BCAN’s ability to support groundbreaking bladder cancer research. As medical professionals, you understand the importance of funding innovative research to develop better treatments and find a cure.
Show Your Solidarity: By walking alongside your patients and their families, you demonstrate your commitment to their journey, fostering trust and providing a source of hope and encouragement.
Where the 2025 Walks Will Take Place
BCAN is excited to host 19 Walks to End Bladder Cancer in 2025 across major cities in the U.S. This year’s Walks will take place in the following locations:
In addition to these events, BCAN will continue to offer a virtual Walk option for those who cannot attend in person, ensuring that everyone, regardless of location, can participate.
Registration and Fundraising Opportunities
In addition to the Walk itself, participants can engage in fundraising efforts to support bladder cancer research and awareness. BCAN has made it easy for participants to raise funds through their Walk with BCAN mobile app, available in the Apple Store and Google Play.
By raising $100 or more, participants will receive an official 2025 Walk to End Bladder Cancer t-shirt. For those who raise higher amounts, there are additional incentive prizes, offering an exciting way to encourage participation.
First-Time Walk Locations: Cleveland, Tampa, and St. Louis
We are particularly excited to announce that for the first time, BCAN will host Walks in Cleveland, Tampa, and St. Louis. These new locations represent an important expansion of the Walks to End Bladder Cancer, allowing more communities to come together to support bladder cancer patients and families. If you are a healthcare provider or researcher in one of these areas, this is a perfect opportunity to help establish a new tradition in your community. Your involvement can help ensure the success of these inaugural Walks, while also showing your patients and colleagues that you are committed to advancing bladder cancer care in your region.
How You Can Promote the Walks to Your Patients
As trusted healthcare providers, you have a unique opportunity to promote the Walks to your patients, particularly those directly impacted by bladder cancer.
Here are a few ways you can get involved and spread the word:
- Share Information in Your Clinic: Display flyers, posters, or brochures about the Walks in your clinic or hospital. You can also provide patients with direct links to registration information. If you would like promotional materials, please contact BCAN’s Walk team at .
- Encourage Patients to Form Teams: Suggest that patients and their families form teams to walk together. This creates a sense of community and support, helping patients feel less isolated in their journey.
- Lead by Example: Register as a participant in your local Walk, and let your patients know that you’ll be walking alongside them. This gesture can have a profound impact on patients, showing them that you are invested in their well-being both inside and outside the clinic.
The fight against bladder cancer is a shared responsibility, and together, we can make a lasting impact. BCAN’s 2025 Walks to End Bladder Cancer provide an incredible opportunity for healthcare professionals to get involved, advocate for their patients, and contribute to life-saving research.
Register today and join us in one of the 19 cities (or virtually) for the 2025 Walk to End Bladder Cancer. Together, we can work toward a future free from bladder cancer.
For more information and to register, visit BCANWalk.org or scan the QR code on this page. Let’s walk together toward a brighter future for everyone impacted by this disease.
Adapted from the International Bladder Cancer Group (IBCG) Newsletter 2024 Vol 3