NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
American Cancer Society raises over $1.5 million at South Florida breast cancer walk events
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WSVN 7 Miami reports that the American Cancer Society's 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk at LoanDepot Park raised more than $800,000 on Oct. 24, following a $700,000 fundraiser in Sunrise, bringing their combined South Florida total to over $1.5 million. The Saturday morning event drew about 10,000 survivors, caregivers, families, and supporters.
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The funds raised support cancer research, patient advocacy, and direct services such as free transportation and lodging for patients undergoing treatment in Florida, where an estimated 24,700 new breast cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year.
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locationAmerant Bank Arena“Hosted the Oct. 17 walk in Sunrise that raised $700,000.”OrganizationChannel 18“Foundation sponsored the walk event.”PersonAlex de Armas“7 News anchor who emceed the event.”OrganizationChannel 7“Foundation sponsored the walk event.”locationLoanDepot Park“Hosted the Oct. 24 breast cancer walk that raised over $800,000.”PersonErica Massard Galicia“Making Strides for American Cancer Society Chairwoman and survivor.”PersonStarr Mautner“Breast surgical oncologist who spoke about the importance of community support.”OrganizationAmerican Cancer Society“Organized the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in South Florida.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Holder of copyright for the news report.”PersonTavares Jones“Emceed the event alongside Alex de Armas.”PersonDan Chappell“Member of the American Cancer Society Florida Board.”