Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk Returns to Ocean City Oct 11TH

Hi, it's Eddie Davis from the LITE 96.9 Feel Good Morning Show, inviting you to join me on Sunday, Oct. 11th, for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

This important walk is only days away, and we could really use your help to make sure it is successful.

It was my pleasure to host this wonderful event last year, and I can't wait to be a part of the cause again as we try to hit the goal of $620,000 in the fight against breast cancer.

This event, presented by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, aims to unite the community to celebrate survivors, honor those lost, and raise funds to end breast cancer.

Join 5,000+ walkers for the 19th annual OCNJ Making Strides – a celebration of courage & hope to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.

The 5K walk starts at 10 am, rain or shine, near the Civic Center at Sixth Street & Boardwalk, behind Ocean City High School.

A Day Full of Courage & Hope

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser in Ocean City celebrates courage and hope.

This non-competitive 5K walk unites participants of all ages to celebrate survivors, support those undergoing treatment, and honor those who have lost their battle with breast cancer.

If you or someone you love has had a breast cancer experience, honor that special person and join me for the Making Strides walk on Sunday, Oct 11th.

The Making Strides event will be filled with interactive tents for all ages, a celebration of the "Survivors and Thrivers" as they take a lap of the Ocean City High School track at 9:45 am, and good vibes everywhere you look.

Funds raised at the Ocean City walk contribute to services like patient assistance, lodging, and rides to treatment, as well as groundbreaking research to end breast cancer.

How You Can Get Involved

Participate: Register as a walker to join the event.

Form a Team: Create your own team to walk and fundraise together.

Donate: Support the cause by donating to a team or individual participant.

Volunteer: Sign up for a volunteer role on the day of the event.

Sponsor: Businesses can partner with the event to show their support.

Facts About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States.

It is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer among women. Only lung cancer kills more women each year.

Approximately 1 in 8 women, or 13 %, will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 1 in 43 will die from the disease.

Breast cancer typically has no symptoms when it is small and easily treated, which is why mammography screening is important for early detection.

The breast cancer death rate has dropped by 44% since 1989, although Black women still experience worse outcomes due to factors like access to care and a higher rate of aggressive subtypes.

Why the Making Strides Walk is Important

The American Cancer Society couldn't do all it does without the money raised by this annual walk.

That work is saving lives, providing free lodging, answering your calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week/365 days a year, and funding groundbreaking research, without the support of the many sponsors who have joined with us on this mission to end breast cancer.

The 2025 Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised over $580,000 with the help of over 5,000 walkers, 150 survivors, and more than 15 sponsors.

Please help us raise funds for this important cause and join me for a fun day out on the Ocean City Boardwalk! Listen for updates weekdays from 5:30 to 9 am on the LITE 96.9 Feel Good Morning Show.