As one of the local beneficiaries of this walk, Project Open Hand will be stationed along the route cheering on the thousands of walkers around Marin and San Francisco.  In 2011, Project Open Hand received $200,000 from the Avon Foundation and funds raised at the walk, to support the Homebound Critically Ill Program that specifically provides meals, grocery services and education programs for breast cancer patients and their families.

Job Description: Cheer on the thousands of Avon walkers as they march 39.3 miles. POH will pimp each cheer station OUT with more noisemakers, clappers, pots and pans than you could ever imagine!   Activities include, handing out cookies or candy to walkers, getting signatures for our banner, cheering your heart out, and more The shift are incredibly short and this event is so much FUN.  The Avon walkers love POH – it’s incredibly heartwarming to see the support.

Google Map of All Cheering Stations

Citibank (Mile 4.5)
Peak viewing times:  8:00AM - 9:15AM
580 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 MAP (Stockton & Columbus)
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk in front of the Citibank on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street. Please do not block the entrance to the bank. Street parking is available in the area. Please follow all posted parking signs.

Walgreen’s (Mile 5.1)
Peak viewing times: 8:00AM - 9:30AM
1175 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94113 MAP (Francisco & Bay)
Directions: Cheering Station is on the sidewalk in front of the drugstore. Please do not block entrance. Street parking is available in the area. Please follow all posted parking signs.

Pesce Seafood Bar (Mile 6.0)
Peak viewing times: 8:30AM - 10:00AM
2227 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 MAP (Green & Vallejo)
Directions: Cheering Station is on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant located on Polk Street and Green Street. Please do not block entrance. Street parking is available in the area. Please follow all posted parking signs.

Liverpool Lil’s (Mile 8.3)
Peak viewing times:  9:00AM - 10:30AM
2942 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 MAP (Lombard & Greenwich)
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Please do not block entrance.  Street parking is available in the area. Please follow all posted parking signs.
 

Sunday, Sept 29th

Fort Mason (Finish Line)
Peak viewing times:  12:00PM - 2:30PM
Marina Blvd. and Laguna Street MAP

Pride Parade

March with Project Open Hand in the city’s most colorful parade, besides it being a BLAST, here are some other awesome aspects of the experience:

• What could be more fun than dancing down Market Street with 1,000’s of spectators, while supporting an amazing agency and cause
• Show your support for peace, love and EQUALITY
• You get an awesome limited edition POH t-shirt
• All are welcome—bring friends, family, etc.
• Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street & Beale and ends at Market & 8th Street in downtown San Francisco