Rose Checchio Breast Cancer Walk

Scotch Plains gathers annually for the Rose Checchio Walk to Wipe Out Breast Cancer, honoring a beloved community leader while raising funds for breast cancer research. The walk brings neighbors together in memory and mission.

The Rose Checchio Walk to Wipe Out Breast Cancer takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m., at Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains. The annual event honors Rose Checchio, a Scotch Plains Councilwoman and breast cancer survivor who served the community from 2014 until her death in October 2018 after a four-year battle with cancer. Checchio was diagnosed with triple-negative, stage 3 breast cancer in June 2015. Despite her diagnosis, she worked with Scotch Plains officials and community members to organize the first local walk in 2016 while in remission, benefiting breast cancer research.

One hundred percent of net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through Play for P.I.N.K., a nonprofit founded in Bergen County in 1990 dedicated to fundraising for breast cancer research. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under. Register at give.playforpink.org/rosechecchio2026. Discover more charitable events and community programs in Scotch Plains on Union County Life.

Photo Credit: Scotch Plains Township

FAQ:

Q: When is the Rose Checchio Walk?
A: Saturday, October 3, 2026. Check-in at 8:30 a.m., walk begins 9 a.m.

Q: Where is the walk?
A: Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ.

Q: Who was Rose Checchio?
A: A Scotch Plains Councilwoman, breast cancer survivor, wife, mother, entrepreneur, and community leader who passed away in October 2018 after a four-year battle with cancer.

Q: How much does it cost to participate?
A: $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and under.

Q: Where do the proceeds go?
A: 100% of net proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through Play for P.I.N.K.

Q: How do I register?
A: Register at give.playforpink.org/rosechecchio2026.