Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks taking place Sunday

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thousands are joining Eyewitness News reporter Stacey Sager on Long Island on Sunday for one of many Making Strides walks across the Tri-State in the fight against cancer.

Making Strides has always been more than just a walk; it's a movement raising lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey.

Stacey is a 3-time cancer survivor who inspires us all daily.

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7 for Stacey is our team on Long Island fundraising for the American Cancer Society's support services and lifesaving research in honor of our brave colleague.

She and other members of the Eyewitness News team will be walking at Jones Beach State Park, the largest Making Strides event.

Survivor Mairead Ryan talks about her journey and the meaning behind the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.

The American Cancer Society gave her its first annual Stacey Sager Courage Award.

You can help to support Stacey by donating to the 7 for Stacey team here.

RELATED: Join Eyewitness News anchor Liz Cho for our annual, Emmy Award-winning WABC-TV special "Breakthroughs for Breast Cancer" on Sunday, October 13th at 5:30 p.m.

Making Strides events take place in more than 150 communities nationwide.

More than 50,000 people are expected to turn out in Central Park for the walk on Sunday.

We invite you to join forces with us and the American Cancer Society - the nation's nonprofit leader working tirelessly to end breast cancer as we know it.

Stacey Sager speaks with Dominique Walker, a psychotherapist taking part in a new study researching Black women and their health.

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