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Article: American Cancer Society Accelerates Efforts Using Convio for Premier Breast Cancer Event Series; 10th Largest U.S. Charity Seeks Increased Participation in 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer'.
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- August 14, 2002
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Byline: Convio
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Cancer Society -- the nation's leading voluntary health organization -- is picking up the pace in the fight against breast cancer by partnering with Convio on fundraising and promotion efforts for its "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walks.
Since 1993, Making Strides, a non-competitive walk, has been the American Cancer Society's rallying cry to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. Last year, 325,000 walkers across the country collected more than $26 million. Making Strides pledges are dedicated to life-saving American Cancer Society research, education, ...