More than 70,000 people attend Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 70,000 people filled the streets of downtown Orlando for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

In the sea of pink, it wasn’t hard to find them: survivors.

Photos: More than 70,000 people attend Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in downtown Orlando

All participants said they were all grateful to be there for another year, another milestone.

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Breast cancer survivor Rocio Cross isn’t out of the woods yet but this year, she’s hit a personal milestone—riding a scooter in the front instead of sitting in a wheelchair recovering from chemo.

“I’m still being treated but I quit chemo in August because I’m leaving it in God’s hands,” said Cross.

Many survivors told their stories in an effort to inspire others still battling cancer.

“We will knock breast cancer out,” said Pam Powell, a survivor.

“We are here to honor our angels. They are looking down on us today,” said Diane Holmes, a survivor.

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As one of the biggest walks in the entire country, Orlando is making a difference in the lives of those touched by breast cancer across the US.

“Breast cancer rates have declined yet again this year and that’s down by 38 percent. That’s 295,000 lives saved,” said Heather Traynham, a chairperson for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

The walk is a significant source of funds for breast cancer research, said Traynham.

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