SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — You've probably never seen more of the color pink in one morning.

The American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer came to Springfield, bringing hundreds together to support those fighting breast cancer, survivors, caregivers, and remembering those lost.

For more than 30 years, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the nation's largest movement to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. 

"All these people have been affected by breast cancer in one way or another. So it's just a chance to come together as a community to fight this disease" says Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society, Kate Wilson.

The special walk took place at Erin's Pavilion at Southwind Park in Springfield, providing a supportive community for those impacted by the vicious disease during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

"October sometimes is difficult to get through. So this day makes it much better" says Susan Danenberger, who has been battling cancer since her diagnosis in 2016 of metastatic breast cancer.

She says it's events like these, that give her hope. "I see more survivors, and I know that there's more clinical trials out there and more research out there. And I know that I can go another year."

And this walk is also a place for those to grieve, like for David Burnett. David lost his wife to breast cancer, and is walking in her honor. 

""They initially told her she had maybe ten years. She wound up living 15 because of all of the advancements I think events like this have created."

The American Cancer Society hopes their national walk continues to bring hope and strength to those in need, while fighting to fund a cure in the meantime.

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