More than 1,000 people, including cancer survivors with their family members and supporters, walked the streets of Long Beach at the 11th Annual Team Spirit 10K Walk. Set at the Long Beach Yacht Club, the walk raised $210,000 to support the treatment and research efforts of breast and ovarian cancers at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Memorial. Participants walked for those fighting cancer and for those who have lost their battle.
Team Spirit was founded on the belief that everyone can do more to help fight and raise awareness of breast and ovarian cancers in the local community. The vision and commitment of Team Spirit is to enable Long Beach Memorial to offer the latest in patient care and psychosocial support, such as peer mentoring programs for gynecological and breast cancers.
“The 11th Annual Team Spirit Breast and Ovarian Cancer 10K Walk was a huge success thanks to the community and their philanthropic support,” said Jim Normandin, president of Memorial Medical Center Foundation, at the event. “On behalf of Long Beach Memorial, thank you. Your philanthropy provides funding for our breast and ovarian cancer patient support programs. It was wonderful to see more than a thousand people walk the streets of Naples and Belmont Shore to help raise funds and awareness.”
