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Walk Toward a Breast Cancer Cure
by Julie D. Andrews
Pull out your pink ribbon and grab your granddaughter. Together, join the fight against breast cancer.
Cancer is shaking its nefarious image. It's as much about survival today as it is about sickness. Just this week, The New York Times reported that the number of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. has been dropping at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Still, there are miles to go in the search for a cure. In 2007, more than 178,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join the rallying cries of survivors — grandmothers, mothers, even granddaughters — as they stride alongside husbands, brothers, friends and loved ones, in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.
On Sunday, October 21, walks will take place in the New York City metropolitan area (the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester) and at six New Jersey locations. The good news? There's still time to sign up to walk or volunteer.
Since 1972, the Making Strides walks have funded more than $323 million for breast cancer research. Last year alone, 450,000 walkers in 120 cities raised $40 million for breast cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.
There will be 120 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks nationwide this month. To find an event near you, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or go to Cancer.org. The start time for most walks is 9:00 a.m. Register with a team or as an individual for as little as $25. Don't forget your pink shirt — and one for your granddaughter, too!
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