10,000 take part in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. -- Organizers said roughly 10,000 people took part in this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Saturday morning in Richmond's Monroe Park.

CBS 6 morning anchor Reba Hollingsworth once again hosted the event, which included words of inspiration, music, food trucks and more.

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The highlight of the 24th annual event was the three-mile walk down picturesque West Franklin Street and Monument Avenue before looping back to the park.

Members of Glen Allen High's Cheer Squad were stationed along the route to motivate walkers.

The annual event raises money for the American Cancer Society fund breast cancer research and provides services like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near treatment and a live 24/7 cancer helpline.

More than 2,300 people were registered for the walk, including 344 teams. This year's event has raised more than $323,000 as of last check Sunday afternoon, according to the American Cancer Society's website.

Click here for more information or to donate to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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