Is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer a noncompetitive walk?
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. This inspiring, noncompetitive walking event unites entire communities to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate all people about the importance of early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs. There are 120 walks in states across the country, most of which take place on weekends in October. The walks range in distance from five kilometers (3.1 miles) to five miles, depending on location. Participants can take as long as they want to finish. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. The walks will be held rain or shine. Participants in wheelchairs should contact their local American Cancer Society office before the event to hel
