There was a sea of pink at Orchard Beach for this year’s 13th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, 541 teams and 1,856 participants embarked on a nearly 3.1 mile walk on Sunday, October 16 at the Bronx Riviera to raise awareness and fund research for breast cancer. Photos by Laura Stone
Cardinal Hayes students and Frances Badillo (back, l), director of Student Activities, lent their support to the fight against breast cancer.
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Freddy Dominguez’s service dog Candy smiled for the camera.
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(l-r) Throggs Neck residents Angelo Molina, Sharlene Sanchez, Myra Meranda, Sylvia Rosa, Freddy Dominguez and Candy marched in memory of Chantell Maldonado.
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Team North Central Bronx were ready to make tracks for a worthy cause.
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Team P.S. 72 participated in the annual fundraising walk.
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Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (c) and his team made strides at Orchard Beach.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer sign graces the shoreline..
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Survivor Corey Rodriguez made a colorful fashion statement at the walk.
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