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By Middagh Goodwin
Modesto, October 12 – Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and more than 319,750 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. In California alone, over 32,000 people are expected to be diagnosed and 5,000 to die from breast cancer alone.. For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities across the nation in an effort to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of San Joaquin Valley will take place on October 12 at Modesto Junior College West Campus, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, and families alike.
By Middagh Goodwin
Modesto, October 12 – Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and more than 319,750 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. In California alone, over 32,000 people are expected to be diagnosed and 5,000 to die from breast cancer alone.. For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities across the nation in an effort to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of San Joaquin Valley will take place on October 12 at Modesto Junior College West Campus, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, and families alike.
“Making Strides has grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades,” said Tracy Hill. “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.”
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. Leading up to October, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts. There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including 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. 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/
Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the San Joaquin Valley opens on October 12 at 8:00 AM. For more information or to register yourself or your team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/
On October 22nd, Susan Powers will be joined by Modesto Firefighters will shake, stir and serve for a cause at Tressetti’s from 5-9 pm. Come for the cocktails, stay for the community and help raise a glass(and funds) for help, healing, and support. Music provided by Neil Buettner.
