21/10/2024
Monday Morning Magic from Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co., Oct. 21, 2024: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Help the National Breast Center Foundation Bust It! https://inkandescent.us/monday-morning-magic/walk-to-bust-breast-cancer/
It was an incredible honor to be part of the 9th annual Walk to Bust Cancer 2024 on Sunday, Oct. 20. Sponsored by the Alexandria, VA-based National Breast Center Foundation, founded by Dr. David Weintritt, "the Walk celebrates survivorship, lifts those in the battle, and honors those we've lost," Executive Director Martha Carucci says. https://www.walktobustcancer.org
"We are dedicated to improving the survivability of breast cancer for everyone," Martha notes. "The Foundation works to ensure that no person goes without a mammogram and any additional diagnostic testing. All of this furthers our commitment to reducing the mortality rate of breast cancer in medically underserved populations. Participation and support helped over 200 women last year receive mammograms and testing they otherwise may not have received." https://nationalbreastcenterfoundation.org
To make that possible: More than 1,200 supporters turned out at 9am to take a 1.3 mile lap around Fort Hunt Park. "A goal of this year's event was to raise $250,000 to help underserved women have access to life-saving mammograms," Martha shares. On the morning of the walk, a sponsor handed her a $50,000 check. "We are now close to having raised $300,000 for the Foundation — that is a milestone."
Money and manpower is what is needed to make a difference for women, Dr. Weintritt insists.
"The National Breast Center Foundation exists to improve the lives of women by removing barriers that prevent them from getting proper screening, diagnosis, and education about breast cancer," he says. "Northern Virginia has the highest incidence and mortality from breast cancer in the nation. Women in our region also have one of the highest rates of late-stage breast cancer. Something has to happen to address this crisis. I believe that education, access, and technology are the answers."
Although you may have missed the Walk, it's never too late to donate to this important cause: www.walktobustcancer.org
Until next Monday: May you join forces with your sisters to Bust Breast Cancer. — Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and president, Inkandescent® Inc. www.InkandescentPR.com
