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October 10, 2001
NY
Power's Sara Whalen and Jennifer Lalor to join the American Cancer
Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Central Park this Sunday
This
weekend members of the New York Power will be scoring goals in the
fight against breast cancer. On Sunday morning, October 14, 2001,
Whalen and Lalor will be joined by thousands of friends and families
in front of the Central Park Bandshell. The five-mile, non-competitive
walk benefits the American Cancer Society's breast cancer research,
patient services, education and advocacy programs. The walk raises
awareness as well as providing information on how to detect breast
cancer early as well as how to prevent it’s spread.
"The
New York Power is privileged to support the American Cancer SocietyÌs
breast cancer programs," said Ms. Whalen. "As a women’s
athletic team, we realize that no one is exempt from breast cancer
and are eager to do our part in the fight."
"By
supporting the American Cancer Society we are using our power to
spread the message that early detection saves lives," added
Ms. Lalor."Hopefully we will all see the day when we kick cancer
completely."
"The
money we raise at Making Strides is helping other families facing breast cancer right now.
Every year, more than 14,000 New York women are diagnosed with breast
cancer and they need our help." said Karen Borkowsky, the event
manager and a three-year breast cancer survivor herself.
Registration
for the walk in Central Park begins at 9am, and the event kicks
off at 9:30am. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks will also
be held in Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, New Jersey and Rockland
County.
For
additional information about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
or your local Strides location, contact the American Cancer Society
at 1-800-ACS-2345.
The
American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering
from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For
information about cancer, call toll-free anytime 1-800-ACS-2345
or visit the American Cancer Society website at www.cancer.org.
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