American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Set For October 21
Pittsburgh, PA (October 13, 2017) – Celebrating 25 years of saving lives nationwide, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held Saturday, October 21 at Highmark Stadium 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 event begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk is set to start at 10:00 a.m.
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.
Several local businesses have joined forces with the American Cancer Society, including four Flagship Sponsors: 84 Lumber, Allegheny Health Network, Bobby Rahal, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Since 1993, more than 13 million supporters have raised more than $810 million nationwide. Last year, 2,000 walkers in Pittsburgh helped to raise more than $100,000.
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 Lyndsie McPadden, American Cancer Society Community Development Manager. “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 event and how you can become involved, visit www.MakingStridesWalk.org/greaterpittsburgh or contact Lyndsie McPadden at 412.919.1049 or lyndsie.mcpadden@cancer.org
About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 25 percent decline in the cancer death rate in the U.S. since 1991, driven by less smoking, better treatments, and earlier detection. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.