Bill Walter III was a resident of Ormond Beach, a son, husband, father and an athlete. In January 1995 he was diagnosed with level 5 melanoma. In August 1998 the first annual Bill Walter III Melanoma 5K took place. Three months later Bill lost his fight with this dreaded disease. The battle continues to help find a cure for melanoma.
Donations are gratefully accepted. Music, food, sports massage and cancer screening will be part of the post race activities.
The money raised from this event will be used to help fund melanoma research, assist patients in need of financial support and to increase melanoma awareness.
Walkers & Walking groups are welcome!
WALK OR RUN IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF - We would like to invite all participants to recognize those special people who have been touched by melonoma. Back signs will be provided for you to wear. Feel free to embellish your sign(s) with photos, poems or special words. Add a team of 5 members or more, receive entry discount. Spend a morning with friends, family or co-workers, promote good health, friendship, camaraderie and the thrill of supporting and participating together. Name your team. Please register all team members together.