Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
For almost 10 years, staff from the Bronx Community Programs and Development Department (CP&D) have encouraged their colleagues to wear pink every Friday from April through October, to raise funds for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Those who do not wear pink are asked to donate $1.00 that day to the fundraising campaign, sponsored annually by the American Cancer Society.
“Some pay their ‘fine’ in advance because they know they will not wear pink and others look forward every Friday to making their contribution,” said Bronx CP&D Administrative Manager Maritza Hernandez. This year, CP&D staff from the Community Operations, Family Services, Resident Watch and Resident Engagement Departments — along with seniors at the Soundview Senior Center — contributed more than $500.
On October 18, approximately 25 Bronx CP&D staff and seniors participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk held at Orchard Beach, in the Bronx.
Staff from many other NYCHA locations also participated in cancer walks held at Central Park in Manhattan and in other boroughs.
