Thousands walk through Norfolk for breast cancer research

Posted to: News Norfolk

By Jim Washington
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 4, 2008

NORFOLK

More than 6,000 people made tracks through downtown Norfolk on Saturday at the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 3K walk starting at Harbor Park.

According to a news release from the American Cancer Society, the event raised more than $350,000 for research and other programs.

The Norfolk event was one of 140 held across the country, according to the release.

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