Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events scheduled

This October, residents can join the American Cancer Society at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer drive-through experiences and pink celebrations in communities across the state. Interested participants are encouraged to register for their local movement and raise funds prior to the events, members said in a statement.

Because of the pandemic, this fall may look different, but the community’s passion to end breast cancer must stay the same. The impact of COVID-19 will reduce the ability to fund cancer research by 50% in 2020 – the Society’s lowest investment this century if current trends continue. Communities, survivors, and caregivers are encouraged to rally around the fight and help raise crucial funds. Events include:

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Hartford, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 4, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford. www.MakingStridesWalk.org/GreaterHartfordCT

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Litchfield County, 10:3011:30 a.m., Oct. 4, White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. www.MakingStridesWalk.org/ LitchfieldCT

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New London County, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 18, Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, www.MakingStridesWalk.org/ NewLondonCT

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater New Haven, 10:30;11:30 a.m., Oct. 18, Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven. www.MakingStridesWalk.org/ NewHavenCT

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Fairfield County, 9 a.m.noon, Oct. 25, Sherwood Island State Park, Westport. www.MakingStridesWalk.org/FairfieldCountyCT