SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)– May 9, 2004 – A City of San Jose employee and 10 family members will be walking with their 71 year old mother who is currently battling breast cancer. A 17-year-old cancer survivor will be volunteering at the walk, helping to raise awareness about the disease he overcame.
Another family who lost their mother to cancer will also be walking in her memory. They along with hundreds like them will be participating in the "Mother's Day Walk Against Cancer".
“The Mother’s Day Walk Against Cancer” commences at 8:30 a.m. at St. James Park in downtown San Jose. The 2.6-mile walk ends with a brunch at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Over 300 walkers are expected, including San Jose City Council Members Nora Campos and Cindy Chavez.
Proceeds from this years walk will help Latinas Contra Cancer provide various programs including free counseling. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will benefit other small agencies including Las Isabelas.
“The purpose of this event is to let the community know that they are not alone in this struggle,” said Ysabel Duron, Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer. “Not addressing the issue will not make it go away.”
The San Jose based non-profit produces two annual fundraising events - “Una Luz, Una Vida, Fiesta Navidena” and “The Mother’s Day Walk Against Cancer” – to provide a stream of revenue that aids in the development and support of its programs.
Both events focus on the need to support Latinos who are isolated in their fight against cancer due to cultural and linguistic barriers. High mortality rates are attributed to lack of education and early prevention. Latinas Contra Cancer aims to increase awareness in the community through the annual walk.