Thousands to Walk This Weekend to Support Cancer Survivors

It’s not too late to join the thousands of local residents who will participate this Sunday Oct. 7 (rain or shine) in Support Connection’s Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer at FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY.

The Support-A-Walk was founded by local residents to bring attention to the needs of people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Proceeds help fund Support Connection’s free support programs and services for those living with these diseases. Last year, more than 9,000 people participated in this inspiring community event.

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

Honorary Chairpersons will be on hand to greet participants: Kacey Morabito Grean of 100.7 WHUD Radio’s “Mike and Kacey in the Morning,” and Bill Powers of PowersPR Video who leads the “Not For Women Only” campaign. They will be joined by Walk Ambassadors Mary Heagle, a breast cancer survivor, and Mary Jane Taxter, an ovarian cancer survivor.

Beginning at 9 am pre-walk activities include a survivor's welcome area, music, welcoming remarks, complimentary Team Photos, face painting and characters for the children, plus warm-up and stretching to music led by staff from Club Fit. At 10 am the ribbon will be cut and the Walk will begin.

There will be a Survivors Welcome Area as well as information about Support Connection’s free breast and ovarian cancer support services. After the Walk there will be free refreshments and musical entertainment from local favorites Ain't No Daisy.

For more about the Support-A-Walk, or to make a donation, visit www.supportconnection.org or call 914-962-6402.