This October marks the 25^th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, during this month, major breast cancer charities campaign to raise awareness, education and empowerment.  The charities also raise funds for research into prevention and a cure.  Pink is worn to express support for the women (and men) that are diagnosed with this disease.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, aside from skin cancer. This form of cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that starts from cells of the breast. The disease occurs primarily in women, but men can get breast cancer as well. 

This October wear your pink and help support this cause.  CitySaheli has found several breast cancer walks in the New York area.  Participate in a walk near you and take steps toward inspiring survivors, increasing awareness and the importance of early detection, and raising money to find a cure.  YOU can make a difference!

Avon Walk for Cancer (39 miles over two days)
Weekend of October 10th & 11th
New York, NY

American Cancer Society
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Sunday, October 18th & Sunday, October 25th

New York Walks (October 18th): Central Park, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester.

New Jersey Walks (October 18th): Jersey City, Newark, Paramus, Parsippany, and Woodbridge.

Connecticut Walks: Hartford (October 18th), New Haven (October 25th), and  Westport (October 25th).

Susan G. Komen NYC Race for the Cure

Although the walk took place on September 19th with over 25,000 participants, the foundation is continuing to raise funds until October 31^st.  The foundation is trying to meet its goals of raising $6 million to provide community-based organizations  aid to provide life-saving breast health, education, screening and treatment to people in New York City, Long Island, Rockland and Westchester Counties.  The foundation has walks all over the country in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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