Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
PERRYSBURG, OH (April 11, 2012) – An estimated 6,000 Northwest Ohio residents will be joining together at The Town Center at Levis Commons on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. The non-competitive 5K walk unites the community in an effort to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate people about how to reduce their breast cancer risk, and to raise funds for research and treatment.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has raised over $400 million nationally with 165 walks held across the country. 2012 marks the 6th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Northwest Ohio which has raised over $xxxxxx since its inaugural year. The goal for 2012 is to raise $135,000 to support the ACS mission to save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back against breast cancer.
More than 230,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2011. While the for-profit sector saw declining demand for products and services over the past few years, the opposite is true for organizations like the American Cancer Society who have seen demand for their patient services increase during the economic downturn. Funds raised by events like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer are critical to meeting the needs of those affected by the disease.
A long-time ACS volunteer and advocate, Kathy Smith, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. She says seeing thousands of people at the Making Strides walk is an enormous motivation. "The walk and the community support shows that a lot of people are behind the cause," she says. "That's how we get things done in America, the grassroots efforts. Everyone can make a difference just by participating."
The American Cancer Society is on the front lines of the fight against the disease. "Our organization has been a part of almost every major breakthrough in terms of breast cancer," says Sara Foos, Regional Income Development Director for the ACS. "Mammography and Tamoxifin are prime examples of the progress that has been made in the fight against breast cancer, and the ACS has been a critical player in both of those advances."
Sponsors of this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Northwest Ohio event include: The University of Toledo Medical Center, Savage & Associates, First Federal Bank, First Solar, The Thompson Williams Group at Merrill Lynch, The Town Center at Levis Commons, 13 ABC, and 101.5 the River.
Visit cancer.org/stridesonline to help the American Cancer Society make strides against breast cancer by signing up to walk or make a donation. For more information about breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1.800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org/stridesonline.
Press Release Contact Name: Casey Pogan
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Organization Name: The Town Center at Levis Commons
Organization Address: Toledo, OH