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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Join the American Cancer Society and “Pink Differently” to help create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays by participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 3 mile walk around Ted Spella Park, behind the Algonquin Library.

No training is necessary for this noncompetitive, inspirational event that raises awareness and funds to fight breast cancer and provides hope to all people facing the disease. The suggested minimum $200 raised by each participant will help the American Cancer Society continue to lead the way in advancing breast cancer prevention, treatment, patient services and cures. 

  • DATE: Saturday, August 4
    • Registration – 8 a.m.
    • Start of Walk – 9 a.m.

LOCATION: Ted Spella Park behind the Algonquin Library

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Since 1993, seven million walkers across the United States have collected more than $400 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. To register or for more information, go to makingstridesmchenry.com or call 630-879-9009 x3.

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