Hundreds walk at Kapiolani to support breast cancer awareness

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hundreds took part in the More Than Pink Walk in Kapiolani Sunday to support breast cancer awareness.

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The walk began at 9 a.m. and was organized by Susan G. Komen Hawaii to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Organizers said proceeds from the walk will advance Komen’s mission to fund groundbreaking research and provide direct support to those battling breast cancer.

“We want to make sure that no one dies from breast cancer,” said Rolanda Morgan, executive director of Susan G. Komen Hawaii. “Those people who support them, their families, their loved ones, their coworkers all get together for this one day and show their support for the individual and for the community as a whole.”

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If you couldn’t make Sunday’s walk, the nonprofit is still accepting donations, which can be made online here.

According to the nonprofit’s website, it has raised nearly $180,000 toward its $200,000 goal.

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