BRUNSWICK — Registration and preparations are well-underway for the 26th annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program Walk on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Androscoggin River Bicycle and Pedestrian Path and at five other sites in southern and central Maine. All walks start at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m.

All walkers who raise $50 or more will receive a free tshirt. This year’s walk is happening in Brunswick and Topsham as well as at sites in Augusta, Lewiston/Auburn, Portland, Rumford and Waterville. The goal is to raise between $125,000 and $150,000 to help children with cancer and their families.

Tim Bryant, co-chairman of the statewide walk committee and a board member at MCCP, said in a news release, “This is such a special event not only because it is the biggest, single-day fundraiser for MCCP but because it integrates families who have had children treated through the program with people who just want to help. It is a mixture of emotions because of the tremendous emotional impact of childhood cancer but it is also heartwarming to see people of all ages be part of the effort to help children in Maine and New Hampshire with cancer and their families. MCCP treats the entire family because cancer is something that the whole family has to deal with. Since MCCP does not turn any child away, it is vital to have the funds to offset the tremendous expense associated with fighting children’s cancer.”

Walkers are asked to collect contributions from family, friends, neighbors and/or their companies. Many walkers at this year’s event are walking as part of a team from a number of area companies, organizations and families.

For those unable to participate in the Walk itself, online contributions are accepted via credit card at www.mmc.org/mccpwalk.

For more information or for a registration form for the Brunswick/Topsham walk, please call Michelle or Mike Cilea at 310-8584, or visit www.mmc.org/mccpwalk.