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#70: Walk Against Breast Cancer

Jones Beach State Park is holding it's annual "Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk next month.

Many of us unfortunately know someone who is fighting, survived, or lost their battle with breast cancer.

Breast cancer, according to Webmd.com, is the second largest cancer in women after skin cancer, with one in every eight women being diagnosed.

, located on Ocean Parkway in Wantagh, is holding their annual "Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk. This walk is five miles starting at Field 5 (Zach's Bay). Along the boardwalk are stories of those that have fought or are fighting breast cancer, giving inspiration to walkers.

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This years's walk is scheduled for Oct. 16 with an 8 a.m.-11 a.m. rolling start. For fuether information, click here.

Jones Beach State Park

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1 Ocean Parkway,Wantagh,NY11793|516-785-1600

nysparks.​state.​ny.​us/​parks/​10/​details.​aspx

Hours:General hours: daily, 8am - 6pm. Beach is open daily, all year round. Hours differ for each section of the park. For specific details you can visit the park's Web site.

  • Handicap Accessible:Yes
  • Parking:Paid lot
  • Public/Private:Public
  • Type:Ocean
  • Common activities:Cycling
  • Facilities:Boardwalk, Food/drink, Restrooms, Showers
  • Restrictions:No pets
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