HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - This fall, American Cancer Society hosted two Making Strides events in Hampton Roads!
Both events on the Peninsula and Southside helped raised money to support the American Cancer Society and the fight against breast cancer.
The American Cancer Society says that "By supporting the Making Strides movement, you help ensure the American Cancer Society can continue fighting for that same vision. Together, we can help fund the future of breast cancer research and programs for our loved ones today – and for the next generation."
WTKR News 3 is the official media sponsor for the American Cancer Society in Hampton Roads.
For those on the Peninsula, hundreds turned out to the event on October 16, 2022: “Making Strides of the Peninsula," held at Newport News Park.
"It is tremendous. It is so awesome to see all the support, all the survivors," said Marilyn Starkes, a survivor who joined the walk as part of a "Livestrong" team.
For those on the Southside of Hampton Roads, hundreds came out to Making Strides of Hampton Roads on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach. (NOTE: The Oct. 23 event was postponed due to impending weather.)
Along with the walk, the event featured numerous teams, a Zumba warm-up, and speeches from local breast cancer survivors and caregivers.
WTKR's team, News 3 Team Jane, was named in honor of the late Jane Gardner, a former News 3 Anchor who bravely fought multiple battles with cancer. Jane spent decades helping inform people throughout southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina, while being open about her personal journey with cancer.
The team's captain was Zak Dahlheimer, News 3 Anchor/Reporter, Real Men Wear Pink Ambassador, and member of the American Cancer Society of Virginia Area Board of Directors.
Zak also served as the emcee for both Making Strides of Hampton Roads and Making Strides of the Peninsula.
