(James Finneral)
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and people all over Central New York came to the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College to participate in a 5K fundraising walk. Our Shoshana Stahl talked to directors and survivors at the walk to find out what this month means to them”
(Shoshana Stahl)
“Making Strides may seem like a big party but participants have a lot more on their minds. They are celebrating the lives of survivors, remembering those they lost to breast cancer and raising money to find a cure. Board of Advisors member for the American Cancer Society and breast cancer survivor, Tracey Burkey, says this event brings people from all walks of life together to raise awareness about the disease.”
(Tracey Burkey)
“It really gave me the opportunity to be with other people who understand the emotions as you get the diagnosis, as you go through the journey of treatment and then afterwards because now you’re living a new normal so I think all working together is just such a powerful, powerful event.”
(Shoshana Stahl)
“Among New York women, breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer related deaths. Survivor Maryanne Higbee says the best protection is early detection and diagnosis.”
(Maryanne Higbee)
“It really knows no boundaries as far as family history and age and all that kind of stuff. People really need to be aware of statistics and then just be aware of what their body is telling them.”
(Shoshana Stahl)
“The New York State Cancer Services Program offers extended hours of screening at hospitals across the state as well as free screenings for uninsured women over 40-years-old or women under 40-years-old with a high risk for breast cancer. Burkey says this month is important to raise awareness but the fight does not end just when the month does.”
(Tracey Burkey)
“You know we all get all hyped up during October is breast cancer awareness month but people are suffering this disease year-round.”
(Shoshana Stahl)
“One of the slogans for making strides is what unites us, ignites us. Another thing that unites all of the people participating in today’s event is hope.”
(Maryanne Higbee)
“Never give up. Treatment options change and technology, medical science improves every day.”)
(Shoshana Stahl)
“I’m Shoshana Stahl, NCC News.
(Jonathon Hoppe)
“Now you can call 866-442-2262 or visit ny.gov to find screenings in your area.”
