Many charities raise money for breast cancer.
Many communities, organizations, schools or other social groups host walk-a-thons to raise money by collecting donations and promising to walk a certain distance for a charitable cause. The money raised by these fundraisers is usually donated to finding a cure for diseases such as cancer or AIDS.
Relay For Life
In 1985, the first relay was held to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay For Life has grown into a worldwide fight against cancer. Every year, more than 3.5 million people join together in different communities for a 24-hour relay to honor cancer survivors and raise money toward the search for a cure.
AIDS Walk
Hosting major events in New York, San Francisco, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, the sponsors of the AIDS Walk raise money and walk to support the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The organization offers marketing opportunities for the sponsoring companies.
Light The Night Walk
Communities come together all over the United States to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. These walkers provide money for blood cancer research, as well as to support programs for people who suffer from the disease. These walks inspire millions while celebrating the lives of people who have battled these cancers.
Free to Breathe
This 5K walk/run serves to create public awareness of lung cancer and to raise money for research. Thousands of lung cancer survivors, and millions of their closest supporters, form teams and complete this race for the National Lung Cancer Partnership. Their fight creates hope for change and for a cure.
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
"In it to end it!" This organization takes strides towards finding a cure for breast cancer as they spend 2 days marching 39 miles. The funds gained in this charity event go toward cancer screening, treatment and research across the country.
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