Community Ambassadors Needed for Local Cancer Walk

Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization offering free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, is seeking Community Ambassadors for their Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The Support-A-Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 (rain or shine) at FDR Park, Route 202, Yorktown Heights, NY.

Community Ambassadors are volunteers who help by bringing information about the Support-A-Walk to their local communities. Support Connection provides flyers and brochures for the volunteers to distribute to stores, businesses, houses of worship etc. The time commitment for each person is minimal, but by having ambassadors in many different communities, word of the Support-A-Walk can be shared across the Hudson Valley.

Support-A-Walk Coordinator Melissa Higgins says “We love our Community Ambassadors! We rely on them to help us spread the word about the Support-A-Walk. Our volunteers love it too; they tell us it’s a really fulfilling experience to do something that makes a difference.” Higgins adds “Anyone interested in learning more about being a Community Ambassador can call us at 912-962-6402, or send an email to walk@supportconnection.org.”

The Support-A-Walk was founded more than twenty years ago by local residents. It is held to bring attention to the needs of people living with breast and ovarian cancer, and to raise funds for Support Connection’s free support services for those living with these diseases.

Participants complete a 3-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones – a celebration of life and a tribute to those affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together as a Team. Individuals are also welcome. Donations are accepted from participants as well as those who are unable to attend.

To learn more about the Support-A-Walk, or to donate, contact Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or walk@supportconnection.org, or visit www.supportconnection.org.

PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Support Connection volunteers Phyllis and Arlene are busy putting together materials for Community Ambassadors to distribute in the community.