Sumter Pink Walk for Cancer Set for October 26

Americus, GA | October 4, 2024 –

The Phoebe Sumter Foundation has announced that its Sumter Pink Walk for Cancer will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The annual event, which raises money for local cancer patients, will take place at the Mattie H. Marshall Cross Country Trail, located at 126 HWY 280W in Americus.

Participants are encouraged to register early for the event. Registration is $25 per person now through October 11 and $35 per person October 12 till the day of the event. Each registrant will receive a Sumter Pink t-shirt and a goodie bag. To register go to phoebehealth.com/sumterpink.

Over the past six years, Sumter Pink has raised more than $97,000 for local cancer patients. This year’s walk will benefit the Phoebe Sumter’s Oncology Clinic and the patients it serves.

“The Sumter Pink Walk is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of our community. Every step we take brings us closer to providing much-needed support for local cancer patients and their families. It’s great to see the continued commitment from our neighbors, survivors, and supporters each year,” said Katherine Council, Director, Phoebe Sumter Foundation.

In 2024, the American Cancer Society estimates over 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and that approximately 611,000 people will lose their battle with the disease.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnoses with an estimated 310,720 women and 2,790 men being diagnosed with the disease. Sponsors for this year’s Sumter Pink Walk are Aramark, Baldwin Agency, Citizens Banks, Fennessy Family, Junior Service League, ProMod, Sumter EMC, Susan Ruckman Insurance, Synovus, T31, Whaley Realty.