Colleges Against Cancer seeks more walkers

The MCLA chapter of Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is looking for people to walk in the Berkshire’s third annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Sunday Oct. 16, at the Lee Premium Outlets.

“It’s not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love,” the American Cancer Society web page reads. “When you raise funds for a Making Strides event, you’re helping create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays – where breast cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life.”

Last year, about 250 walkers from the Berkshires participated in the walk, helping New England donate $6 million dollars to the Making Strides event. Across the nation, over 800,000 walkers helped to raise $60 million. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is not only about raising money. It’s about inspiring people to stay strong in their battle with cancer and raising awareness of ways to prevent getting sick.

CAC has been advertising for the event throughout the campus using FirstClass, Facebook, flyers, and even chalk messages in the quad.

“Students should join the walk because it’s a great cause and it’s an easy and fun way to show your support for the fight against Breast Cancer,” Samantha Bergman, CAC president said. “All you have to do is walk.”

Participants can choose to walk in the three or five mile event on CAC MCLA team, or on a team of their own. The event will be held at 17 Premium Outlets Blvd. in Lee, Mass. and registration is free. Donations are accepted. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the events begin at 9 a.m. CAC members will carpool with their own cars if anyone needs a ride. For more details, contact Samantha Bergman or Stephanie Bush on FirstClass.

By Jessica Gamari
Staff Writer

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