Coastbusters Walk Takes Temporary Hiatus

Coastbusters Founders Sonia Graham and Jeanette Campagna

The board for the CoastBusters, a local fundraising effort in the in the fight against breast cancer along the Oregon Coast, announced they are entering a temporary hiatus through 2025. This intentional break comes as the organization devotes its energy to finalizing incorporation and securing official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. This next chapter also allows time to honor the recent passing of CoastBusters co-founder and dear friend, Sonia Graham, whose vision and passion helped shape the organization’s impact

and spirit.

“This transition is a necessary step forward to position CoastBusters for deeper, more focused support for those facing breast cancer in our coastal communities,” said Jeanette Campagna, Co-Founder of CoastBusters. “Becoming an official nonprofit will give us the autonomy, transparency, and strength to serve our community in the ways we’ve always envisioned.” Since its founding, CoastBusters has raised nearly $150,000 through purpose-driven walks and heartfelt community events in Newport and Florence.

With nonprofit status on the horizon, the organization looks forward to broadening its reach, becoming eligible for grant opportunities, and offering more hands-on support to breast cancer patients and survivors. Though events will pause in 2025, this moment marks a powerful turning point—one rooted in growth, strategic focus, and an even deeper commitment to the communities CoastBusters serves.

The organization will continue to keep supporters, survivors, and the broader coastal

community informed as it prepares for a strong return in 2026. As the CoastBusters team shared, “While our path may be briefly on hold, the passion behind it is stronger than ever. We walk for each other—and we’ll return soon, with even more purpose, power, and heart.”

To stay connected and follow the journey, visit www.CoastBustersWalk.org and follow

@CoastBustersWalk on Facebook and Instagram.