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SUMMARY:Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica
DESCRIPTION:Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica will take place on Saturday\, October 28 at the Santa Monica Pier\, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers\, caregivers\, supporters\, and families alike. Music and entertainment will include appearances by Tish Melton\, Storyboards\, Meagan Sky\, and comic Nicole Blaine. \n\n\n\n "Music has the power to build community and bring people together" said Tish Melton who just recently launched her debut single\, Michelle\, produced by Brandi Carlile. The daughter of Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach and father Craig\, Melton said "I'm honored to get to play my own (music) for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica." Storyboards' Tyler Mead\, who has worked with popular artists such as Kelly Clarkson\, VINCINT\, and Ty Sunderland\, shares that "As a trans woman\, it is the sweetest thing to be able to support my fellow women in this way! This is a cause that I believe in and will always stand with. We are stronger together!" Meagan Sky who joins this talented lineup said "As a musician whose mission is to shed light on the journey of self-love\, I'm thrilled to be supporting an organization that celebrates and honors the heroic feats of women who have shown immeasurable strength\, resilience and self-love in the face of breast cancer." \n\n\n\nAmong other appearances\, the stand-up comedian known for her special Life's A Bit on Prime Video\, Nicole Blaine\, will be recognized for her support with Storyectomy at The Crow Comedy Club providing a space for people impacted by cancer to heal and build community via the power of comedy and storytelling.\n\n\n\nBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States\, except for skin cancers. More than 300\,590 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Our fundraising goal is $220\,000 to help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for our loved ones today and for the next generation. \n\n\n\n\nMaking Strides Against Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath\, a breast cancer survivor in Massachusetts\, as a "move-along-a-thon" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Since 1993\, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities\, companies\, and individuals across the country with a collective goal to end breast cancer as we know it\, for everyone\, raising approximately $1 billion to support breast cancer research\, patient programs\, and direct services. Making Strides has grown into the nation's largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades. Through Making Strides\, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer. \n\n\n\nThere are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer\, including: \n\n\n\n\n \n Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives\, remembering loved ones and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation's largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Leading up to the event in October\, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more\, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts. \n \n \n Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. \n \n \n Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org/SantaMonica \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica is now open and the event starts at 8AM at the Santa Monica Pier. For more information or to register your team\, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/SantaMonica \n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the American Cancer Society \n\n\n\nThe American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it\, for everyone. For more than 100 years\, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy\, research\, and patient support. ?We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent\, detect\, treat\, and survive cancer. To learn more\, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at?1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica will take place on Saturday\, October 28 at the Santa Monica Pier\, providing a supportive community for breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers\, caregivers\, supporters\, and families alike. Music and entertainment will include appearances by Tish Melton\, Storyboards\, Meagan Sky\, and comic Nicole Blaine. \; \;
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\;&ldquo\;Music has the power to build community and bring people together&rdquo\; said Tish Melton who just recently launched her debut single\, Michelle\, produced by Brandi Carlile. The daughter of Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach and father Craig\, Melton said &ldquo\;I&rsquo\;m honored to get to play my own (music) for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica.&rdquo\; Storyboards&rsquo\; Tyler Mead\, who has worked with popular artists such as Kelly Clarkson\, VINCINT\, and Ty Sunderland\, shares that &ldquo\;As a trans woman\, it is the sweetest thing to be able to support my fellow women in this way! This is a cause that I believe in and will always stand with. We are stronger together!&rdquo\; Meagan Sky who joins this talented lineup said &ldquo\;As a musician whose mission is to shed light on the journey of self-love\, I&rsquo\;m thrilled to be supporting an organization that celebrates and honors the heroic feats of women who have shown immeasurable strength\, resilience and self-love in the face of breast cancer.&rdquo\; \; \;
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Among other appearances\, the stand-up comedian known for her special Life&rsquo\;s A Bit on Prime Video\, Nicole Blaine\, will be recognized for her support with Storyectomy at The Crow Comedy Club providing a space for people impacted by cancer to heal and build community via the power of comedy and storytelling.
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\nBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States\, except for skin cancers. More than 300\,590 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. Our fundraising goal is $220\,000 to help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for our loved ones today &ndash\; and for the next generation. \;
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Making Strides Against Cancer was founded in 1984 by Margery Gould Rath\, a breast cancer survivor in Massachusetts\, as a "\;move-along-a-thon"\; to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Since 1993\, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities\, companies\, and individuals across the country with a collective goal to end breast cancer as we know it\, for everyone\, raising approximately $1 billion to support breast cancer research\, patient programs\, and direct services. Making Strides has grown into the nation&rsquo\;s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement over the past three decades. Through Making Strides\, we are funding critical research and life-saving programs that will ensure a brighter future for everyone who is impacted by breast cancer. \; \;
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There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer\, including: \;
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Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can join in saving lives\, remembering loved ones and funding the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation&rsquo\;s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Leading up to the event in October\, participants can raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of $100 or more\, then attend an event in celebration of those efforts. \;
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Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. \; \;
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Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting MakingStridesWalk.org/SantaMonica \; \;
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Registration for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Monica is now open and the event starts at 8AM at the Santa Monica Pier. For more information or to register your team\, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/SantaMonica \; \;
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About the American Cancer Society \;
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The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it\, for everyone. For more than 100 years\, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy\, research\, and patient support. ?We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent\, detect\, treat\, and survive cancer. \;To learn more\, visit \;cancer.org \;or \;call our 24/7 helpline at?1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram. \;
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