October marks breast cancer awareness month, and if you are new to Kansas City, October is a great time to get involved in your new area. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, and is affecting millions of women and their families every day. The American Cancer Society hosts its annual “Making Strides” walks across the United States to help raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer.

The Kansas City event takes place on October 22, 2016 at the Crown Center, located in the heart of Kansas City. The walk begins at 9 a.m.; however, attendees, survivors, and walkers are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to register and fill out paper work. There is an opening ceremony to welcome donators, participants, and survivors. The walk is a great time to meet and greet locals if you are new to Kansas City.

There will be a survivor area with various forms of entertainment occurring throughout the day. The Making Strides event is set up not only to raise money and awareness, but also to uplift women and their families who are battling, or who have battled, breast cancer. Last year, Making Strides raised over $60,000,000 towards fight breast cancer. Be a part of Kansas City by helping to raise even more money than last year.

This is a non-competitive walk, meaning that you do not have to complete 5k if you are not able to. If for some reason you are not able to participate in the walk, consider getting your family together to donate or volunteer at the Making Strides event.