Atlanta Walk to End Colon Cancer

The Atlanta Walk to End Colon Cancer is coming to Shirley Clarke Franklin Park on Saturday, October 17, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. It's a community walk put on by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the crowd brings together survivors, patients, caregivers, families, and supporters to raise awareness and funds to help end colorectal cancer.

There's a specific reason the Alliance puts this on: they point out that colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer overall, but it's highly preventable with timely screening and treatable when caught early. That's the core of what they're talking about here—the difference between finding it early and not. The funds raised at the walk go toward the organization's work in prevention, research, and patient support.

It's a morning out in the park with a clear purpose behind it. If you've been touched by this or just want to show up for the cause, you'll find a mix of people there who have a personal stake in it. The walk runs from 8 AM to 12:30 PM at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, 1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, and it's free for everyone.