American Cancer Society Hosts Crowd of More Than 7,000 Participants at 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

The American Cancer Society and Kohl’s Department Stores announced that more than 7,000 individuals joined together in celebration of life and survival for the 2013 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk on May 4, 2013, at Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront. More than 2,200 Kohl’s associates, friends and family were among the more than 7,000 individuals who walked to raise awareness and support, and collectively fundraised $500,000 for the fight against breast cancer.

“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer unites us all to walk together as the most powerful force to end breast cancer,” said Shari Henning, American Cancer Society, Senior Vice President. “We are so thankful to presenting sponsor Kohl's Cares and the thousands of Making Strides walkers and supporters who are helping our efforts to finish the fight and make this cancer’s last century.”

In an effort to illustrate the impact breast cancer has in the state of Wisconsin, Kohl’s Department Stores erected a visual representation of the estimated 4,490 Wisconsin women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 on the south lawn of the Milwaukee Art Museum. The installation was designed to encourage support and awareness of the cause, as well as demonstrate Kohl’s ongoing commitment to the fight against breast cancer.

“Kohl’s is proud to have served as the presenting sponsor of the 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Milwaukee as we continue our partnership with the American Cancer Society which helps provide valuable information and resources to local women battling breast cancer,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We know breast cancer has impacted thousands of families across the state and as a company, we are passionate about making a true difference in the fight against breast cancer and providing support to those when they need it most.”

Kohl’s Cares’ role as the local presenting sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is just one component of the company’s investment in the fight against breast cancer. Since 2010, Kohl’s has donated nearly $5 million to the American Cancer Society for programs and resources designed to help the women of Wisconsin fight this invasive disease. The donation, which supports breast cancer research, education and patient-assistance programs, represents the largest corporate gift ever made to the American Cancer Society Midwest Division.

Kohl’s partnership with the American Cancer Society builds upon Kohl’s long history of charitable involvement in the communities it serves. Since 2000, Kohl’s and the Kohl’s Cares program have combined to give more than $55 million to support charitable initiatives in the metro-Milwaukee area. For more information on Kohl's philanthropic efforts, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares.

Flagship sponsors of this year’s Milwaukee Making Strides included Columbia St. Mary’s, Educated Solutions Corp, Extendicare, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., and Rockwell Automation. Event media sponsors were Fox 6 WITI-TV and Clear Channel Radio stations V100.7 WKKV, FM.106.1 WMIL, and 97.3 Radio Now WRNW.

It is not too late to make a donation to the American Cancer Society through Milwaukee’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Visit www.stridesmilwaukee.comto help the Society continue saving lives. For more information about breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.