Hundreds turned out for Breast Cancer Alliance's annual WALK for HOPE

Drizzling rain and overcast skies did not dampen the enthusiasm or spirit of hundreds who turned out for Breast Cancer Alliance’s annual WALK for HOPE, which now includes a 5K RUN as well. On Sunday May 1st, the team from the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at ONS and Zumba star Eddie Calle warmed up the crowd to the tunes from Shine Events. Greenwich Avenue was lined with supporters as toddlers, grandparents and dogs in their brightest pink walked and ran to honor and remember family, friends and colleagues who have lost their lives to, or continue to battle this disease that affects 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1000 men in their lifetime.

The event’s co-chairs, Jane Batkin. Lisa Fleming, Mary Jeffery, Courtney Olsen and Susan Weis, alongside Yonni Wattenmaker, BCA Executive Director, expressed their gratitude to all of their generous sponsors and the individuals who supported the day.

Platinum: OMNICOM

Gold: Fleet Feet, Greenwich Hospital

Silver: Hat Attack/Buji Baja, The Mifflin Family, NEMG, PepsiCo, Richards, Z Hospitality Group

Bronze: Lucy and Nat Day, Morgan Stanley, The Shade Store, Sotheby’s International Realty, White Plains Hospital.

Crystal: Artisanal Pantry, Amy Carbone, Patti and Eric Fast, GE, Lile and John Gibbons, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Open Door Family Medical Center, Rand Insurance, The Sigg Team at William Raveis Real Estate, Stamford Hospital, Women’s Sports Medicine Center at ONS

Breast Cancer Alliance has awarded approximately $22 million in grants supporting its mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, the organization invests in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the uninsured and underserved

Photo Credit : Elaine Ubina, Fairfield County LOOK