‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ walk set for Saturday in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday morning at Atlantic Station.
Publish Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday morning at Atlantic Station.
Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. Participants can either join the walk, make a donation or get screened, representatives say.
The organization aims to raise nearly $750,000 to fund innovative breast cancer research, provide medication and guidance to help reduce risk and offer patient support.
“It’s a day of celebration and remembrance, where participants can expect to find connection, comfort, resources, inspiration, and hope,” said Lisa Obser, American Cancer Society senior development manager.
You can sign up for the walk here and donate here.
Story attribution: Brianna Leonard
Atlanta News First
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