Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Richmond, VA - 2009

     Sunday, October 18th at Kanawha Plaza.  

     Registration begins at 12:30 and the walk starts at 1:30

Thank you to all those who participated in this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Because of your efforts, we will exceed our goal of $500,000 for the fight against breast cancer!  A special thanks to all of the walkers, donors and businesses who have supported us at Kanawha Plaza.

                                                 Please mail any remaining donations to: 

• Be sure to indicate the donations are for “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” and don’t forget to include your team name.
•  A special thank you goes to our over 640 teams as well as our incredible flagship sponsors:  SunTrust Bank, Dominion, Kroger, HCA Virginia, IBEW, Verizon and Carmax
•  We also want to thank Christina Feerick of WRIC- TV Channel 8 for her personal support and that of her station.
• Thank you to Clovia Lawrence of Radio One Station, KISS 99.3 for her enthusiasm and support and to Jen Towner with MIX 103.7 and the Cox Radio Group for your support.
• Thank you to the hundreds of survivors that joined us! We're so glad you could attend our party in your honor!  The American Cancer Society is "The Official Sponsor of Birthdays"... we're saving lives and creating more birthdays by helping you Stay Well, Get Well, by Finding Cures and by Fighting Back. 

 Participant T-Shirts are available for a suggested donation of $10.00.  If you are interested in getting a t-shirt please contact us at (804)- 527-3766 opt 2 or email makingstrides_richmond@cancer.org.                                                                                                                                                       

You walk for a reason Your involvement with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is as unique and special as the story that motivates you. Each step you take is personal and each step is helping to save lives. More than a walk, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer describes the progress we’re making together to fight this disease, provide comfort and hope, and save lives from breast cancer. Thanks to you, and the many others who participate and donate to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, we are able to make a difference, make history, and make strides. Whether this is your first Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event or your 15th, we hope you'll lend your support to the American Cancer Society. Learn More

What is Making Strides? Making Strides events are noncompetitive walks ranging in distance from 3 to 5 miles. The event unites people of all ages with a common goal to fight breast cancer and save lives. Chances are, you’ve been affected by breast cancer in some way, and Making Strides gives you the power to fight back and make a difference. No matter how much you raise, every dollar saves lives. We’ve provided fun and easy-to-use online tools that allow you to personalize your experience. Whether you upload a photo, tell your story, or add your fundraising thermometer to your Facebook page, you can make this experience your own and share with others your reason for making strides. Learn More