St. Joseph (Conn.) Basketball Team Volunteers At Cancer Fundraiser
The St. Joseph College women’s basketball team volunteered
at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 18 at
Bushnell Park in Hartford.
Over 1,500 participants braved the rainy weather to walk that day
in support of a worthy cause that raised over $300,000. The walk
was one of 21 such events held in New England during the month of
October.
"Making Strides" is the American Cancer Society’s premier
event to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.
According to its website: More than just the name of a walk, it
describes the amazing progress we’re making together to
defeat this disease. This is your opportunity to join your
community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about
early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving
research and to support programs to help us reach a day when no one
will have to hear the words “You have breast cancer"
St. Joseph basketball players volunteered at the registration
table, where they helped check-in walkers, including cancer
survivors.
“I think participating in events like this is great for the
kids, having them give something back to the community and it also
affords us a chance to do some team bonding,” St. Joseph
basketball coach Kim Martin said. “They served a useful
purpose and it’s a great cause to support.”
Since 1993, nearly five million walkers across the country have
raised more than $340 million through Making Strides events to help
fight breast cancer. Last year alone, dedicated supporters raised
more than $60 million nationwide to help the American Cancer
Society continue fighting breast cancer and offer hope to people
facing the disease.
Courtesy: St. Joseph (Conn.) Athletic Communications