5K walk for breast cancer research

Hackettstown - The Northwest New Jersey Regional Women’s Center will hold its 15th annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Research at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Centenary College. All proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, North Jersey Affiliate, which supports breast cancer research, education screening, and treatment. Over the past 14 years, the center has raised approximately $30,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman’s life is about one in eight (12 percent). In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States. The walk begins at Brotherton Hall, continues along the streets of Hackettstown and ends in front of the Edward W. Seay Administration Building. Each participant will receive giveaway items as a thank you for their involvement. For more information, call 908-852-9365.