HHC staffers with their friends and families went all out on October 19th for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Cancer walks in every borough. As a flagship sponsor for the sixth year, the HHC team is poised to meet or exceed last year's totals for both walkers and dollars raised. Despite the difficult financial climate, dedicated team leaders and fundraisers have already collected more than $200,000, with significantly more expected in the next few weeks. Every facility brought great enthusiasm to the event. Special thanks this year should go to striders at HHC Health and Home Care, Harlem, Elmhurst, Metropolitan, Bellevue, Gouverneur, and Coney Island hospitals.

Colorful quilts memorialize loved ones  affected by breast cancer.	Opening ceremony rallies dedicated walkers.
Enthusiastic Striders from Harlem Hospital.	Walkers gather at the starting line.

November 2008