Northwest Hope & Healing is holding a kickoff event to their annual 5k walk & run, the Alki Beach Run. This Saturday, June 19, they are hosting an in-store registration party at West Seattle Runner, 3727 California Ave SW, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The run itself is set for August 29, 2010 along Alki Beach.

There will be drawings for a variety of prizes including running apparel, massages, run coaching, and more.

Complimentary Starbucks coffee will be provided, along with Chair Massages from Body Bar. West Seattle Physical Therapy will be on site offering free training tips to participants.

Enjoy prize drawings for Brooks Shoes, Brooks Apparel, Massage from West Seattle Bodyworks, Run Coaching by Michele Pettinger, Body Bar products, Stella & Dot Cancer Awareness charm, and Scentsy candle warmer with scent bars.

Northwest Hope and Healing is a non-profit organization which seeks to provide practical financial assistance to breast cancer patients in need. We aim to help with services such as transportation, child care, meals, and emergency rent. Their signature “Healing Baskets” are delivered to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, giving them support and hope from the very beginning of their journey.