ORLANDO, Fla. — There was a record number of walkers who participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at Lake Eola Saturday morning.
Roughly 45,000 people attended the WFTV sponsored event that raised more than half a million dollars. Nearly 700 cancer survivors and their family and friends were among the thousands who participated in the walk.
The unique event was made up of both men and woman wearing pink bras in order to show their support for breast cancer awareness.
Lee Cummings told WFTV she participated in Saturday's event for her mother.
"My mother has survived 7 years now," Cummings said.
WFTV anchor Vanessa Echols not only hosted the walk, but also shared the finish line with fellow survivors who know how hard the struggle can be.
Helen Lerner is almost at her 25-year anniversary of being cancer free.
"I'm just so pleased to be here, I can enjoy the trees. I can enjoy the city beautiful Orlando, Florida," Lerner said.
Also participating in the walk was Ann Romney, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Ann Romney is a breast cancer survivor and walked with the thousands of people Saturday morning.
Despite the publicity surrounding her appearance, organizers said that Saturday was a day to set politics aside and focus on the survivors, and those walking in memory of lost loved ones.
Ann Romney was joined by supporters in pink t-shirts that said 'Team Romney."
According to the American Cancer Society, Saturday's walk raised more than half a million dollars for local cancer programs.
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