Program Manager, Heather Sorensen, leads the walk on Thursday, Oct. 15 – before the walk, Sorensen shared facts and important information about the disease to attendees encouraging all to be aware of the early signs.

The Shining Mountain Health and Wellness division hosted its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Thursday, Oct. 15 starting at SunUte Community Center. Participants walked a one-mile route on Thursday morning, stopping to view facts about the disease posted on road signs along the route. Participants also received healthy snacks and free t-shirts during the event.

Participants gather and chat before the start of the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Thursday, Oct. 15, hosted by the Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Division. Participants don their new shirts in support of the event and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breanna Henderson and Lisa Smith enjoy the warm weather during the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Participants walked from SunUte Community Center, past the Sky Ute Casino Resort and around Mike Frost Way returning to the recreation center.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum