Making Strides Walk set for Saturday at Fifth Third Field

FIFTH THIRD FIELD HOSTS "MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK"

5K Walk Takes Place on Saturday, October 20th

Dayton, Ohio - The American Cancer Society celebrates its 20th year of making strides to end breast cancer with a 5K walk at Fifth Third Field. The "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk will take place on Saturday, October 20th with a rolling start beginning at 8 a.m. Every dollar raised by walkers will go toward the fight to end breast cancer. Registration is open online at makingstrideswalk.org/dayton.

The gates to Fifth Third Field will open at 8 a.m. for day-of registration and the rolling start of the 5K Walk, rain or shine. The Dragons Den team store, in addition to Fifth Third Field concessions stands, will be open for those in attendance, Dragons mascots Heater and Gem will roam the concourse and take pictures with fans.

Registration is quick and easy if you visit makingstrideswalk.org/dayton. Once you click "Sign Up," you can join a team, join as an individual, or start your own team. After you complete registration, you can personalize your site and invite friends and family to participate or sponsor your efforts.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society has been fighting breast cancer in the Dayton community for 20 years. Through the ACS, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk has evolved into a nationwide event that unites millions of walkers with a common purpose: to end breast cancer forever. One of two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer reaches out to the ACS for help and support, which the organization provides for free. Everyone who walks in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk or makes a donation is fueling the fight to end breast cancer. For more information visit cancer.org/stridesonline.