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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Atlanta

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ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive 3-5 mile annual fundraising walk organized by the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer. It brings together survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, patient programs, and advocacy efforts. The 2025 walk will be held at The Home Depot Backyard on Saturday, October 4th from 9AM - 12PM.

Every step taken and every dollar raised helps fund:
Breakthrough breast cancer research
Free patient services, including transportation, lodging, and 24/7 support
Advocacy efforts to increase access to care and screenings

Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, you’re helping to create a future where breast cancer is no longer a threat. Join us and make a difference!

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About AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Location:

270 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30303, US

Mission Statement

At the American Cancer Society our mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Our goal is to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Description

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. For more than 100 years, ACS has been leading the fight against cancer through groundbreaking research, patient support, advocacy, and education.

With a presence in communities across the country, ACS provides:
Funding for lifesaving research to discover new treatments and cures
Support services for patients and caregivers, including lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helplines
Prevention and early detection programs to promote healthier lifestyles and screenings
Advocacy efforts to influence public policy and expand access to care

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Women
Community, Health & Medicine, Women

WHEN

Sat Oct 04, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

1 Backyard WayAtlanta, GA 30313

(33.76575,-84.39494)
 

SKILLS

  • Marketing Strategy & Planning
  • Brand Development & Messaging
  • Sales Process
  • Business Development & Sales Management
  • Fundraising

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 30
  • Orientation or Training
  • April through October
  • Have a strong professional network and leverage connections for sponsorship fundraising and partnerships Commit to attending monthly meetings Advocate for Making Strides within your company and community Bring energy, ideas and leadership

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