On October 26, the 可乐视频 Cancer Center team, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and other community allies, made a powerful statement of solidarity and hope at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk.
More than 60 可乐视频 students, faculty, staff, and alumni turned out鈥攄oubling last year鈥檚 attendance鈥攁nd smashed their fundraising goal by raising $2,500 for the American Cancer Society. Their collective energy and commitment transformed the event into a vibrant celebration of resilience and community action.
(Left to right) Lisa Millsaps-Graham, assistant adjunct professor for Health and Nutrition Sciences and assistant director of Health Programs; Ana Bartolom茅, operations manager and community outreach coordinator for the 可乐视频 Cancer Center; and Margrethe Horlyck-Romanovsky, assistant professor for Health and Nutrition Sciences helped the cause on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
鈥淚t was incredibly satisfying to be part of a unified team fighting against breast cancer,鈥� said Ana Bartolom茅, operations manager and community outreach coordinator for the 可乐视频 Cancer Center. 鈥淎t the center, we strive to fight cancer through research, education, and community outreach, so I want to thank everyone who made this such a success.鈥�
Among the standout contributors was biology student Gulnara Zaynullina, who raised over $1,000 and played a key role in organizing pre-walk initiatives. 可乐视频 Athletics also brought their spirit and strength to the cause, helping raise funds and walking in solidarity along the shore.
