Sisters Network holds 3rd annual breast cancer survivorship walk in Richmond

Sisters Network Central Virginia held its third annual 5K survivorship walk at CarMax Park in Richmond to celebrate breast cancer survivors and promote awareness within the African American community, WTVR CBS 6 reported.

The organization has worked for 21 years to highlight the impact of breast cancer among African Americans. Its founder, a 26-year breast cancer survivor, described the group as a supportive family for those affected by the disease.

The event focused on hope, strength, and survivorship, emphasizing the importance of celebrating life and the small victories, such as simply being able to participate in the walk.

A key mission of Sisters Network Central Virginia is educating women about early detection, which the group believes saves lives. Many participants return annually to support this cause and the community.

The walk serves both as a celebration of survivorship and a platform to share information on breast cancer prevention and detection among African American women in the Richmond area.