Bethel Woman Named 'Connecticut Pacesetter' by the American Cancer Society

Rebecca Brady, of Bethel, was one of nearly 50 individuals throughout Connecticut that have been recognized by the American Cancer Society as a “Connecticut Pacesetter” for their outstanding fundraising efforts during the Society’s 2010 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign.

Individuals are bestowed with the title “Pacesetter” if they raise more than $2,000 during Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In 2010 the Pacesetter program collectively raised more than $187,000. Dollars raised through the Pacesetter program enable the Society to offer free programs and services that help people fight cancer with courage and optimism, while providing day-to-day help, emotional support, and 24-hour information to help ease the cancer experience. Additionally, contributions provide the Society with much-needed dollars to fund groundbreaking cancer research, educate people about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection and advocate for meaningful public health policies that benefit the community.

The American Cancer Society Pacesetter program gives you the opportunity to take your passion and motivation for fighting breast cancer to the next level. Pacesetters receive special perks which include:

• Acknowledgement at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events
• Recognition and appreciation on the Making Strides website
• The honor and pride of knowing you are helping to end breast cancer

In order to start working towards becoming a Pacesetter you need to sign up on online for a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in your area by visitingwww.cancer.org/stridesonline. Once you have set your individual fundraising goal at the Pacesetter minimum or higher, it is time to get the word out about Making Strides and how your friends, family and coworkers can help you reach your goal.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is the oldest and largest breast cancer walking event in the nation. There are four convenient walk sites in the state during the month of October: Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, and Westport. The next big step against breast cancer is the one we take together. For more information on Making Strides in Connecticut, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline

For more information about the Pacesetter program, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or for cancer information anytime, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visitwww.cancer.org.