Breast cancer walks slated for October

Walking for better health takes on new meaning this October when NYSUT and UUP members will make strides against breast cancer under the union banner.

NYSUT has signed on as a new statewide flagship sponsor for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, sponsored during October by the American Cancer Society. NYSUT First Vice President Antonia Cortese encourages all UUPers to mark their calendars for this important cause. Joint UUP/NYSUT walks are scheduled for Oct. 6 in Binghamton and Oct. 20 in Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Syracuse and Utica.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raises funds to support the American Cancer Society’s awareness, screening and treatment programs; research; and legislative efforts to fight breast cancer. Held in 55 cities, the five-mile, non-competitive walk is the fastest growing fund-raising and awareness event in the country.

NYSUT – with UUP’s help – will build on the successful track record established by more than 400 members from 28 locals, who last year raised nearly $50,000 to fight breast cancer.

Watch The Voice, and other UUP and NYSUT publications, for more details on how to sign up for a UUP/NYSUT team in your area – either as a walker or a volunteer.