A walk and balloon release in support of Breast Cancer Research will be held here in Winnfield on Saturday, October 26, with a theme “We Are Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.”

Lineup for the walk which will begin at 8 a.m. will be at the Farmers Market on Main Street.

Organizers are “calling all supporters, thrivers and survivors” to join in this Making Strides event.  It is a non-competitive walk where individuals unite to bring awareness of breast cancer. It also serves to generate donations that help fund research into this disease as well as providing patient assistance.

A checklist of ways to be involved has been provided by organizers:

Come out to participate in the walk.  Bring family, friends and others.  (If you can’t walk, come spectate, donate, release balloons).

Share this upcoming event information with others.

Wear pink (t-shirt, costume, outfit) for yourself or in honor of loved ones.

Bring signs to support the walk or for a participant.

Bring pink balloons for the balloon release at the end of the walk.  Leave balloons in your car until time for the release.

Make a donation at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer site:  (Find an Event Near You:Donate:WinnStrong2gether!)

For questions, contact 318-302-2607.