Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in Georgia and accounts for 30 percent of new cancers in women, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Like us on Facebook. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many Georgia-based organizations will be raising money and awareness throughout the month. Here are 10 events happening near Atlanta.
10 Events In Metro Atlanta For Breast Cancer Awareness Month | FM WABE
Every year, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events unite communities with a shared determination to save lives from breast cancer - all while raising money to help the American Cancer Society fight breast cancer through research and early detection. Every event is an inspiring opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors and to ensure that no one with this disease ever has to walk alone. Click on the links to join or donate to the event. Purchase your outfit for your walk day and help raise money for Making Strides events around the country. Pink Shop proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society. Click a link below to visit your dashboard the homepage for that event.
10 Events In Metro Atlanta For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Pink Plumber is always looking for ways to join the fight against breast cancer in our community. The Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is a two day walking event dedicated to raising money for breast cancer support for Georgians. Passoff designed the Walk because she wanted Atlanta to have a breast cancer fundraising event where all the funds raised stayed in the community.