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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in WC
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Submitted by Anh Nguyen, American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) of Walnut Creek walk will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Heather Farm Park to unite communities, honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, with more than 1 million passionate participants supporting the noncompetitive three- to five-mile walks each year. Registration for this 5K walk begins at 7:30 am, with opening program begins at 8:30 am and the walk is set to start at 9:00 am.
Since 1993, more than 14 million supporters have raised more than $870 million nationwide. Last year, 2,500 walkers in Walnut Creek and neighboring communities helped raise more than $97,000. Over 100 survivors received event t-shirts and gift bags upon checking in and lead the walk at the start line.
Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most.
In 2017, ACS staff helped guide more than 40,000 cancer patients through every step of their journey as they moved through the health care system, including helping with insurance problems, referring them to ACS and other local services, assisting caregivers and addressing obstacles to care. In 2018, the ACS Western Region received a generous donation of new wigs. Each of the 95 Western Region wig banks-including the Walnut Creek ACS Office and the ACS Wig Services at Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare Resource Center in Pleasanton-received approximately 300 wigs to pass along to cancer patients. As of March 2019, ACS is currently funding more than $64.3 million breast cancer research grants and plays a part in many of the scientific advances against breast cancer, including funding early work that eventually lead to the development of lifesaving therapies like tamoxifen and Herceptin.
said Anh Nguyen, Community Development Manager in the Walnut Creek office of the American Cancer Society (ACS).
“Because of the determination of Making Strides supporters, ACS is there for people in every community affected by breast cancer, whether they’re currently dealing with a diagnosis, may face one in the future, or will avoid it altogether because of education and risk reduction,” said Nguyen. “At the event, communities embrace a bittersweet mix of purpose – celebrating survivorship and paying meaningful tributes to loved ones lost. From research to education, prevention to diagnosis and treatment to recovery, we provide support to everyone impacted by breast cancer.”
To learn more about the event and how you can become involved, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/WalnutCreekCA or contact Anh Nguyen at 408.646.9293 or anh.nguyen@cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
