AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALKS SET FOR OCTOBER 28TH
Walks to take place in Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Miami, FL October 5th, 2017 – Celebrating 25 years of saving lives nationwide, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in South Florida will be held on Saturday, October 28th at Marlins Park in Miami and at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale to support the fight against the second leading cause of cancer death in women and ensure no one faces breast cancer alone. Registration for this noncompetitive, inspirational events begins at 7:00 a.m. and the walks are set to start at 8:00 a.m. in Broward and 9:00 a.m. in Miami.
Dollars raised by Making Strides supporters help the American Cancer Society ensure no one faces breast cancer alone by funding innovative breast cancer research; promoting education and risk reduction; and providing comprehensive patient support to those who need it most.
Since 1993, more than 13 million supporters have raised more than $810 million nationwide. Last year, over 35,000 walkers between Miami and Fort Lauderdale events helped to raise more than $1.4 million dollars.
According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2017, an estimated 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,610 will die from the disease this year.
“Because of the determination of Making Strides supporters, the American Cancer Society is there for people in every community affected by breast cancer, whether they’re currently dealing with a diagnosis, may face one in the future, or will avoid it altogether because of education and risk reduction,” said Arleen Uria, executive director of the American Cancer Society Miami Area. “At the event, communities embrace a bittersweet mix of purpose – celebrating survivorship and paying meaningful tributes to loved ones lost. From research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery, we provide support to everyone impacted by breast cancer.”
To learn more about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events and how you can become involved please contact:
Miami walk – Brittany Perets
305.779.2847
Or visit www.MakingStridesWalk.org/miamifl
Fort Lauderdale walk – Tali Amihud
954.495.1095
Or visit www.MakingStridesWalk.org/browardfl