Breast Cancer awareness month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure.

Albany, NY makes strides throughout the month of October by donating and hosting various Breast Cancer Awareness events.

Sunday, October 21st get your pink fit ready.  Albany's annual Breast Cancer walk will be held at Washington Park. Registration begins at 10 am and the walk will start at 12 noon. It is open to the public and free but donations are widely appreciated. Last year the walk totaled over 16,000 people in attendance. For more information visit the link below.

Race for A Cure
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