Support Connection Announces Annual Walk for Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Annual walkathon for breast and ovarian cancer set for Oct. 2nd in Yorktown Heights, NY
 
Aug. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- Support Connection, Inc. announces its 17th Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2nd at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. Proceeds from the Support-A-Walk will help fund Support Connection’s free, confidential services and programs for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

The Support-A-Walk was founded seventeen years ago by local residents as a way to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. In 2010, more than 9,000 people from across the Hudson Valley participated in this inspiring and uplifting community event.

Participants complete a 3-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones – a celebration of life and a tribute to those who are affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together. Individuals are also welcome to participate.

Honorary Chairpersons for the Support-A-Walk are Kacey Morabito Grean of 100.7 WHUD Radio’s “Mike and Kacey in the Morning,” and Matt Sampson of News12 Westchester, who leads the way for the Walk’s “Not For Women Only” campaign which encourages men of all ages to become involved in the Walk, to salute and support the courageous women in their lives. Students are welcome to become involved in the “Students for Support Connection” campaign, which enables students of all ages to volunteer and raise funds.

Even those who can’t attend the Support-A-Walk can participate:
~ Online donations can be made at http://www.supportconnection.org.
~ Supporters can raise funds by creating personal web pages asking friends and family for donations at http://www.firstgiving.com/supportconnection/walk2011.
~ Messages of support, celebration or commemoration can be displayed on along the Walk path by purchasing Tribute Signs for $50 each. http://www.supportconnection.org/pdf/Tribute_Sign_Applica...

To learn more about the Support-A-Walk, or to register or donate, call 914-962-6402 or visit http://www.supportconnection.org.

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Support Connection brings help & hope to those affected by breast & ovarian cancer by connecting them to others who’ve been there. Support groups, 1-on-1 peer counseling, information, wellness & educational programs. In person & toll-free: 800-532-4290.
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