From Support Connection in Yorktown:

It’s not too late to join the thousands of local residents who will be at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights this Sunday, October 4th (rain or shine) for Support Connection’s 15th Annual Support-A-Walk. The annual walkathon is held by Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization offering free, confidential support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

The Support-A-Walk was founded fifteen years ago by local residents as a way to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. Last year, MORE THAN 5,000 people participated in this INSPIRING, uplifting community event. Participants complete a 3-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones – a celebration of life and a tribute to those who are affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together. Individuals are also welcome to participate.

Leading the way for this year’s “Not For Women Only” campaign will be Honorary Chairperson Matt Sampson of News 12 Westchester. Also on hand will be Master of Ceremonies Kacey Morabito of 100.7 WHUD Radio’s “Mike and Kacey in the Morning.”

At 9:00 a.m. there will be pre-walk activities and entertainment including music and face painting for the children, and gathering time for teams of walkers. Welcoming remarks are at 9:15. At 9:30 there will be warm-up and stretching to music led by staff from Club Fit. At 10:00 a.m. the ribbon will be cut and the Walk will begin. Afterwards there will be free refreshments, music and the Support-A-Walk raffle drawing. Throughout the morning there will be awareness jewelry, greeting cards, books and other merchandise available, as well as information about Support Connection’s free breast and ovarian cancer support groups, programs and services.

For information, to pre-register or donate, call 914-962-6402 or visit www.supportconnection.org. For those unable to pre-register, in-person registration will be available at 9:00 a.m. at the Walk.