UNITE TO FINISH THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Scheduled for October 17

KEY WEST, FL  October 1, 2015 – The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Florida Keys walk will be held Saturday, October 17 at White Street Pier in Key West, and will unite the community with a shared determination to finish the fight against breast cancer. Registration for this noncompetitive, inspirational event begins at 7 am, Opening Ceremonies at 8 am, and the walk is set to start at 9 am

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a powerful event to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. Since 1993, more than 11 million supporters have raised more than $685 million nationwide. Last year, more than 600 walkers in the Florida Keys helped to raise more than $90,000 to save lives from Breast Cancer.

Funds raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks enable the American Cancer Society to finish the fight against breast cancer by investing in groundbreaking research; providing free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer; and helping people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.

“Uniting with others in the Making Strides walk gives us power to make a real difference in the fight to end breast cancer,” saidKristy Geary, Event Co-Chair.  “At the event we celebrate survivorship and pay a meaningful tribute to those affected by the disease. Thanks to participants, the American Cancer Society is there for those who are currently dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, those who may face a diagnosis in the future, and those who may avoid a diagnosis altogether because of education and risk reduction.”

Many local businesses join the fight against breast cancer by sponsoring the event.  This year’s Pink Premier Sponsor is Key West Institute for Plastic Surgery.

For additional details about the annual Making Strides AgainstBreast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 17th, please visit makingstrideswalk.org/floridakeys or call the American Cancer Society at 305-292-2333.

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