Epic Care Presents: American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Bay Area at Marina Green, San Francisco, CA
Join the Nation’s Largest Movement to End Breast Cancer
For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the nation’s largest movement to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. This year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Bay Area, presented by Epic Care, will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at its new home at Marina Green. This event provides a supportive community for breast cancer survivors, metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, supporters, and families alike.
Supporting the Breast Cancer Community
“Making Strides of the Bay Area has been a place for the community to support anyone impacted by breast cancer,” said Olivia Catanio, Development Associate Director at the American Cancer Society. “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.” Over the past three decades, Making Strides has grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement.
Fundraising for Research and Patient Programs
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. “We are grateful
to our Bay Area community for supporting Making Strides and excited to continue raising funds with our community in support of breast cancer patients, thrivers, survivors, and caregivers at our new home at Marina Green,” said Holly Zielinski, Senior Development Manager at the American Cancer Society.
A Message from Our Executive Ambassador
“As a breast surgeon, I see firsthand the devastating impact breast cancer has on individuals and their families. Supporting ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer allows me to contribute beyond the operating room through advocacy, education, and research funding,” said Dr. Elaine Lee, Breast Surgeon at Epic Care and Making Strides of the Bay Area Executive Ambassador. “Cancer affects not only patients but also their loved ones, and the American Cancer Society offers crucial resources to help them navigate this emotionally taxing time.”
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Location: Marina Green
- Address: Marina Boulevard and Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
- Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sign up at: MakingStridesWalk.org/BayAreaCA
The History of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against 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 of the Bay Area supports breast cancer research and patient support thanks to the donations of local volunteers and companies, including our presenting sponsor, Epic Care.
The Impact of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. More than 313,510 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2024. Since 1993, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® campaign has united communities, companies, and individuals with a collective goal to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. The campaign is the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Our fundraising goal is $325,000 to help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for our loved ones today – and for the next generation.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including:
- Be the Movement: Sign 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 the event in 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: Sponsor the Making Strides 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: Donate. 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 MakingStridesWalk.org/BayAreaCA
Register Today
Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Bay Area is now open. The event kicks off at 8 AM at Marina Green in San Francisco, CA. For more information or to register your team, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/BayAreaCA
