The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk began in Boston 30 years ago. Here’s how it became a national movement with 154 communities and millions of dollars raised.
SURVIVOR STORIES
A Blip in Your Life: A Boston Breast Cancer Survivor Story
After a routine mammogram, novelist Lisa Braxton was asked to return to her doctor’s office for a long series of tests—including an ultrasound, breast MRI, and biopsy. The tests were grueling, but saved her life.
SURVIVOR STORIES
“I Was One of Those Women”: A Boston Breast Cancer Survivor Story
Chien-Chi Huang was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer at age 40. Now, she advocates for Asian-American women to get screened, to feel seen, and to trust their bodies.
EYE ON EQUITY
Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care
While there are more treatment options than ever before, some populations are still at a much higher risk of dying from cancer. Dr. Beverly Moy, Clinical Director of Mass General Cancer Center Breast Oncology and Director of Cancer Equity, shares the importance of diversity in cancer care.
SCREENING SOLUTIONS
The more you know, the healthier you’ll be. Here’s everything you can expect from your mammogram: before, during, and after.
MAKING AN IMPACT
By The Numbers: How Your ACS Fundraising Makes a Difference
Dr. Arif Kamal, the first chief patient officer at the American Cancer Society, breaks down how your fundraising helps.
The American Cancer Society’s Key Gala Benefitting the Boston Hope Lodge
Thursday, Sept. 15
CYCLORAMA AT THE BOSTON
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
539 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON
The American Cancer Society’s Bicycles Battling Cancer
Saturday, Sept. 24
CAMP LOWE
132 FORT POND INN ROAD
LANCASTER, MA
The American Cancer Society’s 30th Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Boston Walk
Sunday, Sept. 25
DCR HATCH SHELL
47 DAVID G. MUGAR WAY
BOSTON
15th Annual ACS CAN Research and Health Equity Breakfast
Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
BOSTON MARRIOTT CAMBRIDGE
50 BROADWAY
CAMBRIDGE, MA
The American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink of Boston Campaign
Ongoing through Dec. 31
The American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS of New England: Women Fighting Cancer Campaign
Ongoing through Dec. 31
Boston Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society (YPACS)
Events and volunteer opportunities ongoing through Dec. 31
