AU joins together to Unite the Fight Against Cancer

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Georgia Most cancers Heart is preparing for this weekend’s Unite within the Struggle In opposition to Most cancers.

It’s an occasion consisting of a stroll, dwell music, and actions for the youngsters. And for the primary time a V.I.P. space for survivors.

It’s an effort to lift 75 thousand {dollars} for psychological well being and different assist companies for sufferers going by means of radiation on the GCC.

It’s additionally a strategy to rejoice and honor survivors and those that are presently battling most cancers.

However it’s greater than only a fundraiser, leaders with the GCC say it’s an opportunity to spotlight all varieties of most cancers and present present sufferers, they don’t seem to be alone.

“There’s a whole lot of consideration given to some cancers, however we needed an occasion that may be a possibility for folks to get collectively and be part of within the battle, have a cherished one which’s presently going by means of or to acknowledge the reminiscence and honor of somebody who might have handed from this illness,” mentioned Al Dallas, administrator and chief of employees for the Georgia Most cancers Heart.

The free occasion is within the grassy space close to the GCC on Saturday morning.

Registration for the stroll begins at 8 a.m. with the stroll beginning at 9 a.m., for extra data go to the occasion web site.

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