Utah Unites to Finish the Fight
The American Cancer Society’s 10th Annual Making Strides Against breast Cancer walk will take place on October 10, 2015.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—October 1, 2015 – The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held October 10, 2015 at Liberty Park, and will unite the community with a shared determination to finish the fight against breast cancer. Registration for this noncompetitive, inspirational event begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk is set to start at 10:00 a.m.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. Dollars raised enable the Society to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research; provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by the disease; and help people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.
According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2015, an estimated 231,840 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and an estimated 40,290 will die from the disease this year. Of that, more than 1,400 women in Utah will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 270 women in Utah will die from the disease.
“Uniting with others at the Making Strides walk gives us power to make a real difference in the fight to end breast cancer,” said Jenny Longhurst, American Cancer Society Community Manager. “At the event, we are able to celebrate survivorship and pay a meaningful tribute to those touched by the disease. Thanks to participants, the American Cancer Society is there for those who are currently dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, those who may face a diagnosis in the future, and those who may avoid a diagnosis altogether because of education and risk reduction.”
To learn more about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and how you can become involved, visit MakingStridesInUtah.org. If you would like more information about breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
About The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US during the past two decades, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. As the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, we're finding cures and ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345.
