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Breast cancer has touched so many lives — our families, our friends, and our community. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women in the United States will face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime, and far too many will lose that battle.
That’s why the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office stands proudly with the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign — the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer initiative.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on October 25, 2025, I had the honor of leading our Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office team — Sheriff Rosie’s Stars for a Cure — at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at loanDepot Park. Seeing so many of our members, survivors, and families walking side by side was truly inspiring. The walk marked the culmination of our annual fundraising drive, but our commitment doesn’t stop there. We will continue to raise awareness and show support throughout the year.
Our team was formed to honor the strength of those who have battled breast cancer and to show that our agency stands with them. Last year, our team ranked first in Miami-Dade County and 13th in the Southeastern United States, raising more than $52,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year, we set out to surpass that success — and once again, the MDSO family rose to the occasion. Across our divisions, we held bake sales, raffles, T-shirt drives, and friendly competitions — all in the spirit of giving and unity.
Five years ago, we unveiled our breast cancer awareness vehicle, and since then, it has served as a literal vehicle for awareness — traveling across Miami-Dade County as a visible reminder of the importance of early detection, compassion, and community support.
Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities, companies, and individuals with one powerful goal — to end breast cancer as we know it. These three- to five-mile walks have become a movement, providing hope and support to survivors, caregivers, and families. Each event brings people together to honor those we’ve lost, uplift those still fighting, and raise funds that fuel research, education, and patient support.
The American Cancer Society has been at the forefront of lifesaving research for decades, funding more breakthroughs than any other nonprofit. Treatments such as Herceptin and Tamoxifen — which have saved countless lives — were made possible in part by that research.
But this fight isn’t just about research. The American Cancer Society is there for people every step of the way — providing 24-hour support, helping patients access mammograms and treatment, and ensuring everyone, regardless of income or background, has a fair chance at a healthy life.
We all know someone who has faced cancer — a loved one, a neighbor, a colleague. That’s why this fight belongs to all of us. Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, every effort brings us closer to a future where no one has to hear the words, “You have breast cancer.”
I’m so proud of our team and our community for continuing to stand together for this cause. Let’s keep making strides — for survivors, for families, and for hope itself. Together, we can help end this terrible disease once and for all.
For more information or to get involved, call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Rosie
