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Breast Cancer Walks
October 3, 2008 |
Last year hundreds of walkers put on pink and got ready to hit the pavement. It
was all in an effort to bring awareness to breast cancer.
Glenda Haskell was part of the event. “Well everybody knows somebody who’s either
gone through or been affected by it so you know they’ve come a long way and this
is why we raise money.” The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks help raise
money for breast cancer research, new treatments, and the search for a cure.
But the walks are about more than money. They’re also about celebrating the spirit
of the survivor. Barbara Winkoop is a walker and supporter. “I think it’s great
that you get such a variety of people, such a variety of cultures…men, women and
children.
It’s such a great support and it’s just super to see that everybody comes
together for this.”
There are several events you can participate in this month to help raise money and
awareness about breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization will
be hosting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in Cape Coral on October fourth
and in Ft. Myers on October eighteenth. Some local businesses are also getting in
on the fundraising frenzy. Blu Sushi will hold an event to benefit Susan G. Komen
for the cure on October eleventh. Belk department store is teaming up with Lee Cancer
Care to host a breast cancer survivor fashion show and fundraiser on October twelfth.
There are many ways and reasons to put on your pink and support this cause. Right
now there are more than two million breast cancer survivors in the United States. |
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