Overview
- Tampa’s walk drew more than 30,000 participants around Raymond James Stadium, with fundraising approaching $1 million by Saturday afternoon.
- Thousands gathered at the Santa Monica Pier, where organizers projected about 10,000 walkers and set a goal topping $600,000 after a $500,000 single-day haul last year.
- Columbus hosted its 18th annual walk on Sunday, honoring survivors with “Champions of Hope” recognition and community tributes.
- Clinicians and survivors urged annual mammograms and follow-up care, citing concerns about more advanced cancers being found in younger patients.
- Donations remain open through October to support American Cancer Society research, patient services like Hope Lodge, and equity-focused efforts such as the ACS Voices study.