Public Employee Press

Members join breast cancer walkathon

Every October, a group of hardy perennials from DC 37 locals braves the often harsh autumn weather and shows up in Central Park to participate in the annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walkathon sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

On Oct. 19, officers and members of locals 372, 375, 420, 768, 924, 1070, and 1549 came out to raise consciousness about the disease and to honor both survivors and victims.

“I’m out here to show my support,” said Local 1549 member John Hopgood. “I think it’s an important cause — everyone should be out here!”

As always, Local 924 President Kyle Simmons participated, attired in a breast cancer T-shirt. “It’s always important to come out,” he said. “If you have a mother, a wife, a daughter, you should be here today.”

“We’re hopeful that — in our lifetime — we will conquer this dread disease,” said DC 37 Health and Nutrition Committee Chair Michelle Keller. “Every time we come a-marching, this is the prayer.”