Norwalk, CT – The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westport kickoff event and informational meeting at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk to share details about its upcoming community walk. Registration and networking will begin at 6:00pm with a program to follow starting at 6:30pm.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive, inspirational event that raises awareness and funds to end breast cancer and provide hope to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone. Since 1993, more than 12 million supporters have raised more than $750 million nationwide. Last year in Westport 6,000 walkers helped to raise more than $400,000. This kickoff will provide community members the opportunity to learn how to get involved in the Westport walk slated for Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Funds raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks enable the American Cancer Society to invest in groundbreaking research; provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer; and help people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.
“As we join with others in the Making Strides walk, we celebrate breast cancer survivors, pay tribute to loved ones lost, and raise funds to move us one step closer to a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer,” said Kristen Welton, community manager for special events with the Society. “From research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery, we provide support to everyone impacted by breast cancer.”
For additional details about the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westport walk at 10:00am on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/westportct or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
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