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
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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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