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Local Breast Cancer Survivors Inspire Others

Contributed by: Elizabeth Hennessey on 8/11/2009

Local Breast Cancer Survivors Inspire Othersto Fight the Disease at American Cancer Society Event

Jeanette Mazzella and Tracy Clark Share Stories of Hope at

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff

What:	Jeanette and Tracy are fighters. They believes that when you have faced something like breast cancer, your goal should not be just to survive the disease, but to work towards a future where no one has to hear the words, "You have breast cancer." Breast cancer survivors like Ms. Mazella and Ms. Clark hope their passion has inspired others to join the fight against breast cancer as they united at the inspirational kickoff event for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. As the American Cancer Society's premier event to fight breast cancer, this noncompetitive 5K walk raises awareness and funds to provide hope for everyone facing the disease. The kickoff event marks the start of the Making Strides event season in Martin County. Last year, more than 500,000 walkers raised more than $50 million to support the American Cancer Society's breast cancer research programs and local services for patients and their families.
When:	Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5: 30 p.m.
Where:	Hutchinson Island Marriott Hotel, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL

	Interviews were available with cancer survivors, American Cancer Society volunteers and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer participants and will also be available Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart's Gazebo for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk.
Onsite Contact:	Elizabeth Hennessey/Arleen UriaSpeed (772) 287-7467