Riverhead’s Main Street Goes Pink This October

Riverhead’s Main Street Goes Pink This October

The American Cancer Society and the Main Street Agency are partnering to bring awareness around the issue of breast cancer.

Businesses throughout Riverhead are invited to unite in a concerted effort to “paint the town pink” in support of breast cancer awareness month.

Local businesses are invited to learn about the importance of the mission of the American Cancer Society and how they can get involved in the Main Street goes pink effort, which will launch on October 9, 2016.

Interested participants please join us on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 1:30pm at Atlantis Banquets and Events, Terrace Room, 431 East Main Street Riverhead, NY.

Background on Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

More than 16,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in New York. Suffolk County residents are working to ensure that when it comes to breast cancer that no one should have to walk alone. For that reason the American Cancer Society is hosting a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k walk at Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead Campus on Sunday, Otober 23, 2016.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive, inspirational event that raises awareness and funds to end breast cancer and provide hope to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone. Individuals, companies, friends and neighbors can register to walk and fundraise by calling 631.300.3455, via email at LongIslandNYStrides@cancer.org or online at www.makingstrideswalk/easternlongisland. There is no fee to register, though contributions and donations are greatly appreciated.

Funds raised through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer enable the American Cancer Society to invest in groundbreaking research; provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer; and help people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable. For additional details, sponsorship opportunities, to form a team, register to walk or volunteer, please visit makingstrideswalk.org/easternlongisland or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.

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