Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is Oct. 13

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Central PA will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Peoples Natural Gas Field, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters and families alike.

A Tribute Garden will be on display at Temple Beth Israel from Sept. 29 through Oct. 13.

Registration/sign-in starts at 12:30 p.m., and the opening ceremony starts at 1 p.m.

There will be a Survivor & Thriver area, Kid's Zone, Pink Store items for sale, the Big Pink Chair, food vendors and a Selfie Station.

This year's Making Strides Ambassador is Sharlene Wood of the Morrisons Cove.

Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in communities across the country have raised approximately

$1 billion to support breast cancer research, patient programs, and direct services.

"Making Strides has grown into the nation's largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades," said Linda Hinton, Strides of Central PA Committee Chairperson. "Through Making Strides, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer."

Making Strides Against Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath, a breast cancer survivor in Massachusetts, as a "move-along-a-thon" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

The event officially became known as the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 1993 and has since inspired millions of people to participate in events in communities across the country.

Rath remained a passionate volunteer until her passing in 2001.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Central PA raised more than $105,000 for the American Cancer Society's mission in 2023. The goal for 2024 is to raise $92,500.

There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including:

n Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives, remembering loved ones and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation's largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts.

n Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

n Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org.

For more information or to register a team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/centralpa.