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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 1:15 am


Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to kick off campaign

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The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Crawfordsville is underway.

Volunteers and participants will gather at noon Wednesday at the Crawfordsville District Public Library for a kick off lunch to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.

To make a reservation for the kick-off lunch, call American Cancer Society Staff Partner Jill Voliva at 366-2945 or by email at jill.voliva@cancer.org.

At the kick off, breast cancer survivors and community members in Crawfordsville will unite to share their stories and celebrate the American Cancer Society?s 4th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

In 2011, approximately 4,760 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Indiana alone. One of every two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer turns to the American Cancer Society for help and support. The dollars raised at the event fund groundbreaking research to find, prevent, treat and cure breast cancer; ensure access to mammograms for women who need them; and provide free resources and support to the one in two newly diagnosed women who turn to the Society for help and support, including transportation and lodging during treatment.

?The progress we?re making because of Making Strides supporters is nothing short of remarkable,? said Dee Meagher, event chairperson. ?But now is not the time to rest. We have a lot of work to do to eliminate this disease. Finding a cure for breast cancer begins with those who participate in the walk and raise money for the cause.?

Since 1993, 8 million walkers have raised more than $460 million through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In 2011 alone, one million walkers across the country collected $60 million to save lives from breast cancer. This year, at 10 a.m. Oct. 27 at Wabash College, Crawfordsville residents will unite to honor and celebrate those impacted by breast cancer and raise money to save lives. The American Cancer Society encourages everyone to participate in this inspiring event to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about the disease and help save lives.

The Society invests more in breast cancer research than in any other cancer type and has played a role in nearly every major breast cancer research breakthrough in recent history. For instance, society-funded research has led to the discovery of lifesaving breast cancer treatments, including Tamoxifen and Herceptin. In addition, the money raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer allows the American Cancer Society to ensure all women to have access to mammograms and treatments ? regardless of income ? and makes it possible to provide free programs and services that improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.

The Society is doing the most to help people with breast cancer today in every community and is working tirelessly to find cures to end the disease tomorrow, and is the only organization available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Crawfordsville, contact Voliva at 366-2945 or visit www.MakingStridesWalk.org/crawfordsvillein.

For any cancer-related question, call 1-800-227-2345.

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