Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2026

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are powerful events that unite communities across New York City to raise both awareness and funds.

For over 20 years, UFT members have committed themselves to the fight against breast cancer by partnering with the American Cancer Society. UFT members have collectively raised over $15 million dollars, which directly funds the lifesaving work of the American Cancer Society. The Making Strides walks allow participants to celebrate survivorship, pay meaningful tributes to loved ones lost, and come together to raise funds to create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer.

We know the future can be free from breast cancer. Join the movement to save lives and fund the future of breast cancer research for our loved ones today – and for the next generation.

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Click on the location you wish to attend to register for that event:

Location	Date	Meetup Time & Place	Walk Coordinator
Central Park	Oct. 18	Naumburg Bandshell, W. 67th St. & Central Park West Rolling start: 8 — 10:30 a.m.	sjenkins [at] uft [dot] org (Safiah Ali-Jenkins)
Brooklyn	Oct. 25	Coney Island Boardwalk, Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Ave., Rolling start: 8 — 10:30 a.m.	mbell [at] uft [dot] org (Mashantuck Bell)
Bronx	Oct. 25	Orchard Beach, 1 Orchard Beach Rd. Rolling start: 8 — 10:30 a.m.	lcurry [at] uft [dot] org (Latrice Curry)
Queens	Oct. 18	Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 11101 Corona Ave., Rolling start: 8 — 10:30 a.m.	ghansen [at] uft [dot] org (Greer Hansen)
Staten Island	Oct. 25	Midland Beach, 714 Fr. Capodanno Blvd. Rolling start: 8 — 10:30 a.m.	mrodriguez [at] uft [dot] org (Marie Rodriguez)
Long Island	Oct. 18	Jones Beach State Park, Field 5, 1 Ocean Pkwy. Rolling start: 7–10:30 a.m.	Finestuff [at] aol [dot] com (Fran Miller)

Each event has an approximate end time of 12:30 p.m.

You can also download the American Cancer Society's FUNdraising app or learn more about setting up your own fundraising drive on Facebook to lend additional support.

Pink Day 2026

Educators across the five boroughs got all decked out in pink to raise awareness of breast cancer and show support for those affected by it.

Members at PS 115 in Manhattan carry the banner for Wear Pink Day 2026, donning commemorative glasses to mark the occasion.

Chapter Leader Tiffany Roy of Brooklyn’s Middle School of Media Law & Fine Arts sits front and center, leading her colleagues and students in the spirit of representing the strength of breast cancer survivors everywhere.

Corey Torpie

Members at Staten Island’s PS 59 surround substitute teacher and breast cancer survivor Sarah Rehaoui (center) in love and commitment to the ongoing fight against cancer.

Jonathan Fickies

Paraprofessional Bonnie Weiss of Staten Island’s PS 59 also wears pink to raise awareness and to acknowledge the strength of breast cancer survivors like herself.

Jonathan Fickies

Members at PS/IS 218 in the Bronx are all smiles as they show up for Wear Pink Day.

At JHS 218 in Brooklyn, paraprofessional Josiah Hood and teacher Steve Ofori get into the Wear Pink Day spirit, joining in the fight against breast cancer.

Members at PS 390 in Bayside Hills, Queens, gather together in honor of Wear Pink Day.

At PS 303 in Queens, the parking lot becomes the backdrop for a group photo in honor of Wear Pink Day.

At PS 212 in Jackson Heights, Queens, music teacher Melissa Segarra breaks out a special floral instrument case for Wear Pink Day.

Members at PS 103 in the Bronx show their support for those affected by breast cancer.

Members at PS 48 in Manhattan are a picture of pink perfection for Wear Pink Day.