Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban Walk

Orland Park, IL – For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the nation’s largest movement to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. The 16th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban will take place on Sunday, October 8th at 153rd St. Metra Station Parking Lot (10499 W. 153rd St., Orland Park IL.) providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters and families alike.

Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in communities across the country have raised approximately $1 billion to support breast cancer research, patient programs, and direct services.

"Making Strides has grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades,” said Michelle Pruitt, American Cancer Society Sr. Development Manager “Through Making Strides, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer."

• Registration opens at 7:30am
• Opening program begins at 8:00am
• Walk begins at 9:00am
• Participants, Survivors & Thrivers can register at makingstrideswalk.org/southsuburbanil or call 1-800-227-2345 option 4. No registration fees.
• Celebration & recognition of survivors & thrivers, sponsors tents with giveaways, kids’ zone, vendors, DJ/music, photo opportunities, and much more.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath, a breast cancer survivor in Massachusetts, as a "move-along-a-thon" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The event officially became known as the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 1993 and has since inspired millions of people to participate in events in communities across the country. Rath remained a passionate volunteer until her passing in 2001.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban raised more than $206,000 for the American Cancer Society’s mission in 2022. The event is aimed to raise $200,000 this year.

There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban, including:

• Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives, remembering loved ones and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Leading up to October, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts.
• Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting www.makingstrideswalk.org/southsuburbanil

Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban is now open. For more information about available sponsorship or to register your team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/southsuburbanil or send an email to SouthSuburbanILStrides@cancer.org.

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About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.