In early October, breast cancer survivors and their families joined volunteers and Komen Board Members in front of the Mill Mountain Star to show Roanoke and surrounding communities the strength in living the message and mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The 3rd annual “Shout It From The Mountaintops” event was an opportunity for everyone from survivors to supporters to shout out a message/sentence concerning breast cancer, breast screening, the latest facts about the disease, and a suggestion on how others can help – or simply a chance to shout about how happy they are to be alive.
To help kick off the event, local cheerleaders from William Byrd High School led the crowd in cheers and messages aimed at breast health and screening. Several community leaders lined up to the microphone to shout their support for the cause. “A Circle Of Promise” gospel choir, made up of local women, was on hand to inspire with their uplifting music.
The Roanoke Valley’s second annual RACE FOR THE CURE, 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk, will be held Green Hill Park on April 11, 2011. Race information is available online at www.komenroanoke.org.
