Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2018
Join us for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2018 on October 13th. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, and raise awareness about steps we can take to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer.
For more information visit: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY18SOR?pg=entry&fr_id=89803
What You Need To Know
The money you raise at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events helps save lives from breast cancer. Asking all your friends and family to donate is the first step. But you and your team members can hold fundraisers like a bake sale, car wash, etc. to raise even more money for your team.
CHECK-IN OPENS
7:00 a.m.
If you have registered online:
Check in is simple if you’ve already signed up online. You should have received an email with you check-in ID before the walk. Print it out and bring it to the check-in tent along with any donations on the day of the walk.
If you have not registered online:
Please come to the check-in area to complete a paper registration form. Turn in your completed form along with any donations.
OPENING CEREMONY
7:45 a.m.
Come together with survivors, caregivers, men and women from all walks of life who are passionate about saving lives from breast cancer. Celebrate your shared efforts. Inspire each other to carry on. And take comfort in the knowledge that because of your dedication, no one walks alone.
WALK BEGINS
8:15 a.m.
Be sure that your team is ready to go at least 15 minutes before your designated start time.
The Numbers Are Staggering
According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2018, an estimated 266,120 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and an estimated 40,920 will die from the disease this year. In Louisiana, 3,570 women will be diagnosed this year, and 610 will die from the disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in women other than skin cancer.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the American Cancer Society is attacking cancer from every angle. Visit cancer.org for more information.
River Parish Disposal
The River Parish Disposal team will provide portables toilets, dumpsters, disposable boxes and hand sanitizer for the event. We are looking forward to helping make Making Strides Against Breast Cancer a great success! River Parish Disposal offers a range of cost-effective contract and short-term waste collection and disposal services to commercial and residential customers, event rentals and the area’s largest selection of waste receptacles and roll-off containers. Our trained drivers are always safe, courteous, respectful and professional, and our waste collection, transfer and disposal services are always operated in a manner conforming to all safety laws and within EPA compliance.
