NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyOctober 24, 2026Hillsborough County
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Draws 30,000 Participants and Raises $1 Million in Tampa
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The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk attracted 30,000 attendees to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa to support cancer research, surpassing the $1 million fundraising milestone this year.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
The annual event provides funding for the American Cancer Society's cancer research initiatives and offers community support for breast cancer survivors and patients.
Key Facts
- The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk brought 30,000 people to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
- The event raised more than $1 million for cancer research.
- October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- The American Cancer Society helps put on over 150 events during October.
- Breast cancer is noted as the most common type of cancer in women, experienced by over 2 million women every year.
Who's Mentioned
locationRaymond James Stadium“Location of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Tampa”OrganizationAmerican Cancer Society - Tampa Bay“Local branch of the American Cancer Society”PersonJeanine Reid“Breast cancer survivor interviewed in the article”locationTampa“Host city for the fundraising walk”PersonWendy Johnson“Representative of the American Cancer Society - Tampa Bay”OrganizationAmerican Cancer Society“Organization that helps put on the events for breast cancer research”