Cancer Walks
03 Jan 2009
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Participating in cancer walks can be a great way to fight cancer and support those who are dealing with the challenges of cancer. Cancer affects all of us, either directly or indirectly.
If you don’t believe cancer affects you, consider these statistics. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.4 million new cases of diagnosed cancer will occur this year alone. In 2004, there were approximately 10.8 million people who had a history of cancer. Last year the cost of cancer was estimated to be over $200 Billion dollars! Cancer does affect all of us.
Cancer walks don’t only raise funds for worthy charities that battle cancer every day. They also help create an awareness and can even be used to recruit volunteers and advocates for the cause.
The purpose of each cancer walk is different. The money raised may go to a nonprofit organization that deals with many forms of cancer or one specific form. Decide where your passion is and get involved in a cancer walk that aligns with your passion.
Some of the more popular cancer walks include:
- Relay for Life (American Cancer Society)
- Breast Cancer 3-Day (Susan G. Komen for the Cure)
- Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (Avon Foundation)
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society)
- Lung Cancer Walk (LUNGevity Foundation)
Search out a charity walk in your area and get involved. You can play a part in wiping out the disease and supporting those who deal with cancer until it is only a memory.
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Just some Pictures from our last B.I. Cancer Walk! Sorry about the audio issues, when I was making the video the song files were acting weird.
I was asked to film at the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure held at Balboa Park on Nov 2TH. The event was an eye opener with so many people who had survived cancer and was there. It was a day for pink. I even had on a pink cowboy hat and was proud. I was there not only as a cinematographer, but also to learn more about cancer.
Slide show of my Avon walk. 39.3 miles. October 4/5, 2008. New York.
http://www.Atlanta3Day.com/blog There is only 1 week left and Gina wants to walk for you in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk for the Cure in Atlanta.
Since October is breast cancer awareness month, Lynn talks about the breast cancer 3-day in Philadelphia, PA. Well hear from some of the participants who walked 60 miles in three days to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.
The Dallas YAD Participated in the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Northpark mall. The 5K walk/run was to benefit breast cancer research and provides women a chance to get screened for early detection. This is truly a great experience for old and new, and we will definitely be doing this again next year with a larger goal and more people!
Congrat’s to Team Hooterrific which raised over $34,000 for the Susan G. Komen “3 Day Walk” to find a cure for Breast Cancer!
Gary, Jerry and Richard at the 3-day idol contest. With backup from Hearts and Soles and the Tu Tu’s for Ta Ta’s
PMCT Members walk at Jones Beach to support Breast Cancer Research.