Support Connection Announces Annual Walk for Breast & Ovarian Cancer

Online, August 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Support Connection, Inc. announces its 17th Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2nd at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. Proceeds from the Support-A-Walk will help fund Support Connection's free, confidential services and programs for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

The Support-A-Walk was founded seventeen years ago by local residents as a way to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. In 2010, more than 9,000 people from across the Hudson Valley participated in this inspiring and uplifting community event. Participants complete a 3-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones - a celebration of life and a tribute to those who are affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together. Individuals are also welcome to participate.

Kacey Morabito Grean of 100.7 WHUD Radio's "Mike and Kacey in the Morning" is one of the Honorary Chairpersons for the Support-A-Walk. Joining her is Matt Sampson of News12 Westchester, who also leads the way for the Walk's "Not For Women Only" campaign which encourages men of all ages to become involved in the Walk, to salute and support the courageous women in their lives. Students are welcome to become involved in the "Students for Support Connection" campaign, which enables students of all ages to volunteer and raise funds.

Even those who can't attend the Support-A-Walk can participate in one or more of the following ways:
~ Online donations can be made at http://www.supportconnection.org.
~ Supporters can raise funds by creating personal web pages asking friends and family for donations at http://www.firstgiving.com/supportconnection/walk2011.
~ Messages of support, celebration or commemoration can be displayed on along the Walk path by purchasing Tribute Signs for $50 each. http://www.supportconnection.org/pdf/Tribute_Sign_Application_2011.pdf

To learn more about the Support-A-Walk, or to register or donate, call 914-962-6402 or visit http://www.supportconnection.org. You can also email [email protected].