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The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement safely returns in person in South Florida with two great events on Saturday, Oct. 23 — in Broward County at Huizenga Plaza and in Miami-Dade County at Loan Depot Park (formerly known as Marlins Park).
From large-scale traditional walks to unique local experiences and celebrations, Making Strides has united communities, companies, and individuals across the country in the fight to end breast cancer for more than two decades. It is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation. Registration for both events will begin at 7 a.m. and the walks are set to start at 8 a.m. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Funds raised through the Making Strides movement allow the American Cancer Society to serve breast cancer patients and their families where and when they need us most — even during a global pandemic.
• Cancer information and resources always are available at cancer.org, and people can find information and support by calling our 24/7 cancer helpline and talking with a cancer information specialist. Live chat and video chat options also are available.
• Through a simple mobile app, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients can connect with trained breast cancer survivors for support during their journey — anywhere in the country.
• ACS-funded researchers still are in the lab seeking breakthrough treatments and running clinical trials.
• Through its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, advocates still are working with national, state, and local governments to push for policy changes that help cancer patients and their families.
Where safe to do so, Making Strides will reunite communities in person this fall, in accordance with CDC, state, and local health guidance and regulations.
“The safety and well-being of our volunteers, participants, and staff will be our main priority and drives our decision making in each community. Many of those decisions will be dependent on the health and safety guidance in place at the time of our event,” said Arleen Uria-Speed, senior executive director for the American Cancer Society. “For example, participants can expect re-imagined walk routes and layouts to minimize gatherings and crowd size, as well as additional safety measures to ensure a safe and personalized experience.”
Important safety details will continue to be updated based on the evolving situation and will be communicated to registered participants prior to event day. In addition, a COVID-19 waiver will be required of all event participants.
“As we look to the road ahead, more determined and more inspired than ever, we invite everyone in the Southeast Florida community to join forces with the American Cancer Society — the nation’s nonprofit leader in the breast cancer fight,” added Uria-Speed.
“Together we will celebrate survivors and thrivers, fund the future of breast cancer research and programs, and ensure all women and men have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive breast cancer.”
To learn more about these Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks and how you can become involved, visit:
Miami-Dade Walk — www.MakingStridesWalk.org/Miamifl or contact Brittany Perets at 786-390-2417, or
Broward Walk — www.MakingStridesWalk.org/Browardfl or contact Trudy Spence at 954-331-3368.
