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NYC DOC Members Help to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
Throughout this month, members of The Boldest Family have united in solidarity with communities to spread awareness about breast cancer.
On Oct. 15, the Department’s Correction Assistance Response for Employees (CARE) Unit hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the GMDC Wellness Center on Rikers Island.
The event, which is part of ongoing programming for staff led by the CARE Unit, featured in-depth discussions with physicians from New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine about the prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer and more.
On Oct. 19, NYC DOC heroes joined community organizations to fundraise for breast cancer research as participants in the Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Flushing.
The event, which is a non-competitive 3.1 mile walk, provides community support to breast cancer survivors, people living with metastatic breast cancer, caregivers, and their families. The walk also provides teams of participants with an opportunity to honor the memory of their loved ones who have died from the disease.