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2025 DC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

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ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Volunteers are needed for a date in September 2025, October 17th and October 18th 2025.

The American Cancer Society’s DC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held onSaturday, October 18, 2025 at the Tidal Basin in DC. This year we are expecting about 6500 to 7000 survivors, thrivers, caregivers, and supporters in attendance to celebrate our survivors and remember our loved ones that have lost the battle.

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About American Cancer Society

Location:

PO BOX 1070, Williston, VT 05452, US

Mission Statement

The American Cancer Society's mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Description

A few hours of your day could make a lifesaving difference. Connect with us to learn more about Road To Recovery volunteer opportunities in your area.

Keep in mind that most rides are needed during Monday - Friday, primarily between 7:30 am and 5 pm. Drivers should have regular availability at some point during that time frame (you choose your availability).

If you own or have regular access to a safe, reliable vehicle, then you’re already on the road to volunteering. But you’ll also need:

  • be between the ages of 18 and 84.
  • possess a valid driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance.
  • pass a background check and motor vehicle records check.
  • be comfortable using technology and have reliable internet access.
  • complete required training and follow through on ride commitments.
  • display respect for diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures of the patients, their caregivers, other volunteers, and staff.
  • Complie with current COVID precautions, including wearing a mask while driving wth patient
Road to Recovery is a free program.

To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please visit www.cancer.org/drive or contact Kelly Woods at kelly.woods@cancer.org.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Health & Medicine

WHEN

Tue Aug 05, 2025 - Sat Oct 18, 2025

WHERE

300 Raoul Wallenberg Place SouthwestWashington, DC 20024

(38.88553,-77.03346)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 17

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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