Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Waterbury, CT

Mission

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Company Overview

At the American Cancer Society we are working to create a world with more birthdays – where cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life. We combine our never-ending passion with the wisdom of nearly a century of experience to make this vision a reality, and we get results.

Description

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the progress we’re making together to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Greater Waterbury, CT is a 5K noncompetitive walk that unites the community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, to educate women about prevention and early detection, and to raise money to help people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back against the disease.

General Information

Each year our walks are held nationwide to celebrate those who have battled breast cancer, educate about ways to reduce the risk, and empower communities to join the fight. Since 1993, nearly seven million walkers across the nation raised more than $400 million through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - funding breakthrough breast cancer research and helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back.

Here in New England, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been taking place since 1993, and have raised more than $46 million dollars. Each year more and more people come out to support the efforts of the American Society and join our cause.

Our event is an empowering experience that attracts participants who are committed to taking an active role in creating a cancer-free world. Our event offers a valuable opportunity to reach them and let the community know that you are committed to eliminating breast cancer.