Walk for a Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness

March 2nd, 2007 by Steve | View blog reactions

Cancer ranks among the top mortality causes worldwide. In line with this, breast cancer comes in second to lung cancer as the most common type of the disease among women.

Breast cancer has affected millions of women worldwide with 200,000 more estimated to be diagnosed with the disease in 2007. Current statistics show that every 13 minutes one woman’s life is snuffed out because of the dreaded disease.

Because of this, a higher awareness of breast cancer and what it is really about would really be beneficial not only to patients and their families but also to the rest of the community as well as those who are suspected of having the disease. Knowledge about the disease, its causes, symptoms, mode of treatment as well as its management will not only greatly aid in understanding the disease better.

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The Breast Cancer Walk is one of the most effective breast cancer awareness programs available. This 3-day breast cancer benefit in the United States is a fund-raising program participated in by men and women, who want to spark a change in breast cancer victims’ lives. The program, which involves walking 60 miles in 3 days, draws in millions of participants nationwide. The event provides them an opportunity not only in learning about breast cancer but also in helping promote awareness about the disease.

Although some might think it as tedious, the breast cancer walk will prove to be a fun experience. Participants will be able to walk as leisurely as they want as the event is not a race. It is one of those perfect chances to meet people from all avenues of life and swap experiences. Safety and support nets are installed along the walk route while there are people on standby to hand out food and drinks. Medical volunteers are also available in cases of emergencies that need medical attention. Participants are treated to a delectable dinner, a shower and ample rest at the end of each day while sleeping bags and tents are provided for a comfortably good night’s sleep. These accommodations will make joining in the walk a wonderful sly unique and unforgettable experience.

If you feel that you are not ready physically to take on such a lengthy walk but is very interested to participate in the event, there are also training manuals available to aid you in getting that perfect condition to walk the whole 60-mile stretch. Training walks meant to prepare you for long-distance walking are also even organized in your area. Since, the Breast Cancer 3-day Walk Series are held in different cities like Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Michigan and Philadelphia, you can actually practice at the city nearest you.

Joining in the Breast Cancer Walk is one of the best ideas that you could get into for the longest time because not only is it an avenue for great fun and good exercise, it is also for a worthwhile cause that could change people’s lives.

Participants to this fund-raising program will be asked to raise a certain amount of money to support breast cancer research, education, treatment and screening. Most participants usually exceed the amount asked for because of their family, friends and co-workers’ astonishingly giving spirits. There are even people you do not know who are most eager to support you in the cause of promoting breast cancer awareness and aiding the disease’s victims.
Proceeds of the breast cancer walk will be distributed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure movement that has up to this date already generated $1 billion for the fight against breast cancer and to the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, a public charity considered as one of the largest independent charitable institutions in the United States. Here’s the website.

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  1. Tony Says:

    I am trying to get information on the 3-day cancer walk that is going to happen in Seattle, Washington in 2008. My wife and I want to participate, but cannot find when or where this event is happening or any contact info.

  2. Sven Ullmann Says:

    Hi,

    you’ll find info about the 3day breast cancer walk at http://08.the3day.org/site/PageServer

    Thanks,
    Sven

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