MAKING STRIDES AGAINST
Thousands of local breast cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, along with corporate and community members united to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone at the 16th
annual American Cancer Society’s ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ three-mile walk on Sunday, October 20 at Orchard Beach. The event raised awareness and funding for the
ACS, supporting breast cancer research and free patient service programs such as transportation to treatment, lodging during treatment and a 24/7/365 cancer information hotline.
The annual event also featured a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and a Survivor Village, where cancer survivors enjoyed free activities and giveaways. Photos by Silvio Pacifi co
(right) Archcare cancer survivors
and employees. (far right) The I.S.
339 cheerleaders. (middle right)
Team ‘Pink Iris’. (midle far right) Cancer
survivors Michelle and Lydia Arce
(c) with family members and friends.
(below right) Fellow union members
with Transportation Workers Union
Local 100 president Tony Utano as
he prepares to cut the ribbon to offi -
cially begin the walk. (below left) The
‘La Salsa’ dancers. (bottom) Participants
of the walk.
BREAST
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, O 24 CTOBER 25-31, 2019 BTR