15th Anniversary Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Columbus Unites Community to End Breast Cancer As We Know It | American Cancer Society

Columbus, October, 2023 – The 15^th Anniversary Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Columbus presented by OSU- The James Comprehensive Cancer Center will take place on Sunday, October 29 at Genoa Park, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters and families alike.

The Making Strides event opens to the public at 8:30 AM with family-friendly entertainment and a short program, including special recognition of breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers. The walk will begin at 10 AM. No pre-registration is required to attend and there is no fundraising minimum required to participate.

For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. 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 Allison Katterheinrich, Associate Director of Development for the American Cancer Society. “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.

“With the support of our sponsors and teams in the Central Ohio Region, this 15^th anniversary event promises to be one of the best and most impactful ever, “said Isabelle Castillo-Anderson, Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society. “Our incredible team of survivor ambassadors and local leaders have worked so hard to put on an event that will truly recognize, celebrate, and honor our local breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and all that have been impacted by this terrible disease.”

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

• 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. Upon signing up, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend the event in celebration of those efforts.
• Be the hope by volunteering to support the Making Strides movement. Community members can also sign up to support the walk-day festivities as volunteers – to help the American Cancer Society ensure an incredible experience for all in attendance. Significant help is needed for set-up and take-down support, as well as other areas. Please reach out to ColumbusOHStrides@Cancer.org to receive the volunteer sign-up link.
• 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/Columbus

For more information, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/Columbus

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