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Thousands Gather at U.S. Bank Stadium for 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk

Related Topics: Breast cancer, United States

A crowd of 6,000 walked in and around the stadium as part of the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for breast cancer research and treatment.

“I think this brand new, beautiful stadium is a big part of it,” said David Benson, Executive Vice President of the Midwest Division for the ACS. “But, there are so many people around town that have been touched by breast cancer, and I think [they want] to be able to come out and do something fun and engaging but also know they're making a difference.