You're right.  I wanted to walk but couldn't.  My cousin is walking (she raised the money).  One of her friends can't because she didn't raise the minimum.  It seems wrong to me, too. 

There is the Race for the Cure, no minimun amount to be raised for that one.

I walk in the Avon 2 day walk. The minimum requirement is $1800.  My first year I had friends who wanted to join me for a few miles of the walk. This is not allowed although I suppose some could sneak in and walk along. All cancer sufferers and survivors would appreciate the thoughts and care. As a matter of fact, I bet a lot more people would walk and show they care at these events. Unfortunately, this would do little to raise the millions raised by these events. These are fund raisers. They pay a staff to organize each event all year, advertise, set up websites, set up and work with the cities, buy insurance for the participants, volunteers, staff.  The expenses go on and on. The cities close down streets for hours to allow for the walks. Police, medical and fire services are provided. I was amazed at all that goes into these fundraisers, and thrilled at the money they indeed raise.  I am also impressed with the huge checks they give at the closing of the events to local clinics, health departments, researchers, etc. 

I was disappointed why my friends could not come along and walk part of the way with me, but 3 years later they still decline to walk with me as I train all year.

Please tell your daughters not to loose the desire to walk.  The money is less difficult to raise than you might think.  I wrote personal letters to friends,(Not computer generated letters, the old- timey hand written letters) to people from work, church, business, and anyone on my Christmas card list. I told them what I was doing, and the amount I needed to raise. I specifically asked for $25 or more.  I followed all these up with a postcard every 2-3 weeks letting them know how my training was coming along. I painted on my T-shirts what I was training for, and gave out notes to people I passed. I raised the money quickly and easily..(except for the training and mailing part, LOL) 

The amount is intimidating, but like all things a plan and tenacity often prevails. Any extra money I raised I gave to others who needed to raise more. Because these events do not let you accrue anything over the $1800 for future walks, I quit asking for donations once I reached my goal.  That in itself is a shame.

Anyway, I just wanted to respond because I too thought it ridiculous that my friends couldn't walk with me, until I realized the enormity of it all. Truth is, we can all get out and walk for free.  It is a great moral and emotional statement of support but it does very little to aid in the financial burdens of the disease. 

I am doing the Susan G. Kohmen Race for the Cure and minimum amount is $ 30.00 to join this is only to register...anything after that amount paid is up to the individuals discretion. 

I would think they could at least participate in a one day walk...just think of HOW many people they turn away because of that $2,200 minumum...but perhaps financially it doesn't make sense and they put forth that minumum because of up front costs?