Pre-Registration Hours set for Local Cancer Walk

Sept. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization offering free, confidential support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, has pre-registration hours at their office for their 16th Annual Support-A-Walk.

From now until September 19, the Support Connection office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Extended registration hours for the Support-A-Walk are as follows: Weekdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop in during those hours with questions, to register or to make donations: Support Connection, 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights, NY. For information or registration by phone, call 914-962-6402.

Pre-registration can also be done online at http://www.supportconnection.org. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. In 2009, there were close to 10,000 people at FDR Park for the Support-A-Walk.

The Support-A-Walk, which will take place on Sunday, October 3, 2010 (rain or shine) at FDR Park, Route 202, Yorktown Heights, NY, is held to increase awareness of breast and ovarian cancer, and to raise funds for Support Connection’s free support services for those living with breast and ovarian cancer. It was started sixteen years ago by local residents. Each year, thousands of people take part in this spirited, uplifting event. All are welcome to participate in the Support-A-Walk. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together. Individuals are also welcome to participate. Pre-registration is encouraged. For those unable to attend, donations are still accepted.

Proceeds benefit Support Connection’s free, confidential breast and ovarian cancer support services. To learn more about these services, please call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290, or visit 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.