Participants in the 2023 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Foster Park. Photo provided by the American Cancer Society.
Press release
FORT WAYNE — On Monday, August 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., the American Cancer Society will host an evening reception and networking event. This kick-off event is full of inspiration and exciting news for the upcoming event season. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating survivors, funding the future of breast cancer research and programs, and ensuring that all people have a fair and equitable opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive breast cancer. For more information about the event, visit FWKOSA.givesmart.com. Pre-registration is required.
For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the nation’s largest movement to end breast cancer as we know it, for all. Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in communities across the country have raised approximately $1 billion to support breast cancer research, patient programs and direct services.
“Making Strides has grown into the largest and most influential breast cancer movement in the country over the past three decades,” said Kayla Crawford, senior development manager for Northeast Indiana for the American Cancer Society. “Through Making Strides, we fund critical research and life-saving programs that ensure a better future for everyone affected by breast cancer.”
DETAILS OF THE LAUNCH EVENT
Location: Parkview Field – Suite Level Lounge
When: Monday, August 12, 5–7 p.m.
Register at FWKOSA.givesmart.com
Making Strides Against Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath, a breast cancer survivor from Massachusetts, as a “participation marathon” to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The event became officially known as American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 1993, and has since inspired millions of people to participate in events in communities across the country. Rath remained a passionate volunteer until her death in 2001.
This season-opening event brings together community leaders and survivors who will support Fort Wayne’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, taking place on October 26. This is the 27th annual Strides Walk, and the American Cancer Society hopes to raise over $150,000 to end cancer as we know it for everyone.
There are many ways to get involved in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, including:
Be part of the movement by registering for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Community members can participate in saving lives, remembering loved ones, and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the largest and most influential breast cancer movement in the country. Through October, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend an event celebrating the effort.
Give hope to the Making Strides movement by supporting it. Participants can also become business leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Be the future by donating. Community members can also support the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received will be dedicated to fighting breast cancer as we know it.
Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org/FortWayneIN or by mail to the American Cancer Society, Attention: QWRGSC — Fort Wayne Making Strides Event, PO Box 681405, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.
