10 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS - OCTOBER 12, 2016 - COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS | GET INVOLVED
Walk for
Awareness
L
ooking to make a statement in
the fight against breast cancer?
Look no further than your legs.
There are numerous organizations across
the country devoted to setting up charity
walks for breast cancer awareness. One such
group, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer,
encourages all races, ages and sexes to come
together and raise money and draw attention
to the disease.
Throughout the United States, nearly 300
Making Strides walks take place each year.
This makes it the largest network of breast
cancer fundraising and awareness events in
the nation. The group’s initiatives put many
helpful dollars into research that can end
breast cancer.
MAKING STRIDES PROGRAM
Since its inception in 1993, Making Strides
has raised more than $528 million in the fight
against breast cancer, according to the
American Cancer Society. The money has
been raised by more than 9 million walkers
across the country.
Making Strides relies on its walkers finding
sponsors for donations, so why not convince
your employer to take part in the national
effort? Many companies offer a matching gift
program, according to Making Strides. This
means that your contribution can be dou-
bled.
If you’re not feeling up for the walk, Making
Strides also looks for volunteers to donate
their time to help with registration, water sta-
tions and other activities.
Sponsors are always welcome in the
Making Strides program. Your individual or
business donation is tax-deductible and you
will have the satisfaction of assisting in the
fight against breast cancer.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
What better time than October to join
Making Strides or a similarly focused organi-
zation in your neck of the woods? October is
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
giving advocates everywhere the opportunity
to unite for a common cause.
You can wear a pink breast cancer ribbon
during the month to show your support. You
also can join a walk or personally show your
support with a kind deed for a survivor.
During October and beyond, it’s important
to show your respect to those who have lost
the fight against breast cancer. Consult with
your local advocacy organization for specific
or unique ways to get involved.
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