Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sonoma County

Making Strides of Sonoma County is a powerful and inspiring event and 5k walk that unites communities to celebrate those who have battled breast cancer, while raising awareness and money to find cures and fund support sevices for those facing the disease. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health pr

oblem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research education, advocacy and service. We begin the morning at the Sheraton Petaluma with a morning program filled with with speakers from breast cancer survivors and other inspiring members of the community, as well as music and a fun morning warm up session! You are welcome to meander through our booths before beginning the walk - they feature survivor tent; which provides a place for breast cancer survivors to meet, celebrate and even find more information and resources, the Strides Shoppe; where you can find all of your pink gear, several booths relating to American Cancer Society educational and support services; especially focusing on prevention, education, and advocacy, as well as booths featuring organizations especially supportive of the breast cancer cause right here in Sonoma County. Around 9am head off on a 5k walk through Schollenberger park, enjoy a beautiful morning, celebrate breast cancer survivors, meet your Sonoma County neighbors, and learn a bit about breast cancer and early detection while you do it! We sincerely hope you will join us, and we look forward to seeing you there!