ALBANY, N.Y. — The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is set to return as an in-person event this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This Capital Region event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 17 at Washington Park in Albany. With a rolling start from 10 a.m. to noon. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
From large-scale traditional walks to unique local experiences and celebrations, Making Strides has united communities, companies, and individuals across the country in the fight to end breast cancer for more than two decades.
Funds raised through the Making Strides movement allow the American Cancer Society to serve breast cancer patients and their families where and when they need it most – even during a global pandemic.
Cancer information and resources are always available at cancer.org, and people can find information and support by calling the 24/7 cancer helpline and talking with a cancer information specialist. Live chat and video chat options are also available.
Through a mobile app, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients can connect with trained breast cancer survivors for support during their journey – anywhere in the country.
Society-funded researchers are still in the lab seeking breakthrough treatments and running clinical trials.
Through the American Cancer Society’s advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, advocates are still working with national, state, and local governments to push for policy changes that help cancer patients and their families.
Making Strides will reunite in person this fall, in accordance with CDC, state, and local health guidance and regulations. “The safety and well-being of our volunteers, participants, and staff will be our main priority and drives our decision making in each community. Many of those decisions will be dependent on the health and safety guidance in place at the time of our event,” said Annemarie Dillon, associate director of development, in a press release. “For example, participants can expect re-imagined walk routes and layouts to minimize gatherings and crowd size, as well as additional safety measures to ensure a safe and personalized experience.”
Important safety details will continue to be updated based on the evolving situation and will be communicated to registered participants prior to event day. In addition, a COVID-19 waiver will be required of all event participants.
Best Fitness, a sponsor and strong supporter of the event, will lead a warm-up and have a Zumba party on-stage. “This is an incredibly important endeavor in our community and nationally. As an organization, we are raising significant funds to help the American Cancer Society and hope that other businesses and individuals will consider doing the same to help fight this disease. Our hearts go out to those who are battling breast cancer, and their families,” said Dave Dos Santos, CEO of Best Fitness, in the release.
“As we look to the road ahead, more determined and more inspired than ever, we invite the Capital Region community to join forces with the American Cancer Society – the nation’s nonprofit leader in the breast cancer fight,” added Cynthia Somma, development manager. “Together we will celebrate survivors and thrivers, fund the future of breast cancer research and programs, and ensure all women and men have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive breast cancer.”
To learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany and how to get involved, anyone can visit https://ift.tt/3ogCdii or contact Cynthia Somma at 518-220-6936 or AlbanyNYStrides@cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. More information is available online at www.cancer.org.
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