The American Cancer Society held their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the Jones Beach State Park in Jones Beach, New York on Saturday, October 21st. Approximately 50,000 people participated in the event. $2.7 million was raised for breast cancer research.

According to the American Cancer Society, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes. On Long Island where the walk was held, that is 2,300 women. Walkers were enthusiastic about the walk.

“This is a moment I’ve been waiting for because last year, I could hardly walk,” said cancer survivor Anna Schmitt, of Farmingville. “Finally, this year, I can do it and I’m ecstatic.”

Source: News 12 Long Island