Twin Ports Prepares To Make Strides Against Breast Cancer

DULUTH - The largest network of breast cancer awareness in the nation kicks off Saturday at Lake Superior College.The Making Strides of Twin Ports is a fundraiser to help support and raise money in the fight against breast cancer.The money goes toward research and will help with overnight stays and trips to the Twin Cities for hospital visits."I'm walking with 18 of my coworkers. We're super excited to join together as a team and help end the fight with breast cancer," said Ruth Heitke.While some walk to show support, others walk to show they survived. Beth Wiirre's diagnosis came as no surprise. She said breast cancer has made an impact on her family tree. With at least nine family members diagnosed with breast cancer, she says they are her biggest supporters."I got a lot of support from family and it's with their strength and courage and hope that help me through my journey that I could find the strength within myself to know that I was going to conquer breast cancer," said Beth Wiirre.The walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Lake Superior College.  FOX 21's Natalie Froistad will be the emcee. For more information, check out the American Cancer Society's Web site.