Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks closer to a cure at Sarasota Polo Club
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Berkley Mason
| 12:12 p.m. October 22, 2016
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The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 22 at the Sarasota Polo Club could have been characterized as a pink parade.
Besides all the entertainment, such as live music and dance performances, those who participated in the three-mile walk, covered themselves from head-to-toe in pink attire.
The event raised money for the American Cancer Society's breast cancer research fund, which besides research, provides information and support about breast cancer 24-7.Â
Donna Glendening, Sheri Silvio and Heidi Sanchez prepare for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Bradenton's Roger Marquis, 76, helps his great granddaughter Corrine Kitcher, 3, clap during a dance at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Parrish's Scot Cranston, Bradenton's Dr. Adam Phillips and Bradenton's Dr. Paul Toomey are dressed for success.
Lakewood Ranch's Jenyva Johnson walks with her son, Evan.
Parrish's Scot Cranston, 53, sports a pink wig and scarf during the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Sarasota's Faustina Fayo-Abrams, 65, holds her sign during the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Sarasota Polo Club.
In back, 3-year-old Corrine Kitcher is held by Lisa Chives. In front, Madison Johnson and Lillian Johnson wear matching tutus to support breast cancer awareness.
Anna Maria Island's Susan Bruce shows off her dance moves.
Sarasota's Kathy Schille, 51, shows off a huge, pink ribbon while she dances with the American Cocktail Society, a non-profit organization for breast cancer awareness.
Members of Sarasota's American Cocktail Society, a non-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer awareness, dance their hearts out before the walk.
Lakewood Ranch's Susan Link, Sarasota's Mary Cusimano and Bradenton's Cassie Jewell, celebrate their completion of the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Sarasota's Aiden Zengal, 10, and Logan Tatro, 9, are in the pink after finishing the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Parrish's Anita Squire, 52, soaks up some sun in the midst of the large crowd that came out for the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Sarasota's Diane Mariola, Alder Mariola and Tyler Mariola pose at the costume photo booth.
Sarasota ukulele group, The Hawaiian Shirts, provide entertainment during the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Pink balloons, a symbol for breast cancer awareness, hang on the trees throughout the walking course during the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Sarasota Polo Club.
