Hiking for a Cure!

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Discover Tampa Bay's natural beauty during this four to seven mile hike at Hillsborough River State Park - one of the most beautiful forests and natural rivers in Florida. Your donation will help support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, while improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

Whats Included?

Support of a great cause 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win adventure gear Professionally led four to seven mile hike Networking with other outdoor enthusiasts
Is this Event for Me?

Trip Type

Hiking

Services Offered

Basic

Physical Demand

Easy

Pets Allowed

Yes, with leash

Children Allowed

Yes, all ages

Who am I Supporting?

Since its founding in 1949, the Society invested more than $600 million in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research. Society-funded research has led to key advances in understanding blood cancer and the life-saving drugs to fight them.

Research: The Society’s grant program currently supports over 388 researchers at 116 institutions.

Patient Services: The Society provides a range of services such as family and patient support groups.

About the State Park

Opened in 1938 as one of Florida´s first state parks, this park is divided by the swiftly flowing Hillsborough River. Fort Foster, a replica of an 1837 fort from the Second Seminole War, is located on the park grounds, adjacent to the river. Fort tours are offered on weekends or with a reservation. Hikers can walk over seven miles along four nature trails. The Wetlands Restoration Trail accommodates hikers. Located 12 miles north of Tampa and six miles south of Zephyrhills on U.S. 301.

Ready to see the real Florida outdoors? Come and get out of the city life for a day. If you have never visited this state park you are missing out, it's beautiful! So, grab your backpacks, cameras, water, snacks, and meet the other TAG members for a walk in the park.

Full Itinerary

9:00 AM

Meet TAG members and have breakfast(optional) inside the brown building at parking lot P4 which is the big parking lot next to the pool, restaurant, and gift shop.

9:30 AM

After a leisure breakfast we will begin to raffle off the adventure gear. The gear will be displayed on one of the tables in the restaurant.

10:00 AM

Get ready for the hike, so grab your packs or bags, water, snacks, and camera and follow the TAG staff as we begin the four mile "Hike for a Cure" along the river.

11:00 AM

Break for snacks and water (optional end point for those wishing to hike just four miles.)

12:00-1:00 PM

Finish the optional three mile loop to complete the seven mile hike around the river and park.

Breakfast Menu

(Note: breakfast not included)

The "Spirit of the Woods Cafe" proudly serves

Eggs cooked to order Pancakes Hash browns and other sides Toast Muffins Coffee Juices Tea Water And more....

Event Cost

$5.00 donation per person

100% of all donations for this event go directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Cost includes one raffle ticket per registrant.

What Should I Bring?

• $7.00 per car for all day pass to the park
• Good pair of walking shoes or boots
• Bug repellant
• Backpack
• Water
• Snacks/lunch
• Camera

It's could be warm please dress with cool, loose, breathable clothing.

Directions and Maps

Hillsborough River State Park

15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa, Florida 33592

Important: we will meet at the main parking area called P4 located across from the brown building on your left which is the restaurant, pool and gift shop. When you check in at the ranger station they can provide directions to P4 area across from the pool as well as a park map.

Click here for driving directions and map to the park (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=15402+U.S.+301+North+Thonotosassa,+Florida+33592&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,67.763672&vpsrc=0&t=h&z=16)

How do I contact TAG?

During the event look for TAG Staff in the green hats and white and green shirts. If there is anything we can do to make the event more enjoyable please let us know.

Toll Free: 1-855-8000-TAG(824)

support@tampaadventuregroup.com

TAG Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.meetup.com/Default.aspx?pageId=1058600)

Thank You!