Planning meeting to take place Monday, February 9
A planning meeting for the Southeast Cancer Walk will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9.
The Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc. will host the meeting at the Blackshear Family Practice Waiting Room.
Teams are now organizing for this year’s Cancer Walk. Planning for the event will be discussed. Those interested in having a team or volunteering for the cancer walk are asked to attend.
The Cancer Walk will be held Friday, April 24. The event will be held at the Tiger Field Walking Track off of College Avenue and behind the Pierce County Library and the Pierce County Board of Education.
Brenda Waters and Janice Brown, directors of the unit, encourage participants to send in their team names if they plan on participating in the walk.
“This walk is more than steps—it’s about raising awareness of cancer; supporting patients and families, honoring survivors, and remembering those we’ve lost. Every team represents hope, strength, and unity in the fight against cancer,” said Brown.
“If you’d like to walk with us, please be sure to submit your team name. We are grateful for every step taken together,” said Waters.
The walk has been on hiatus since COVID hit in 2020, with the last one being held in 2019.
The annual walk brings people from Pierce, Ware and Brantley Counties together for food, fun and fellowship, while they also raise money for a good cause.
The Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc. is a communitydriven non-profit organization whose purpose is to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer in Brantley, Pierce and Ware counties. Every dollar raised stays in the tri-county area, providing vital support to local individuals and families battling cancer. The Southeast Cancer Unit organization is powered by the generosity of volunteers. No funds are used for salaries, ensuring that every contribution goes directly toward making a lasting impact.
The cancer unit offers assistance to patients depending on availability and need.
Funds can be used for medications, supplies, prosthesis, professional fees, nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, wigs, gas gift cards and similar expenses.
For more information, or to donate, call (912) 452-7070 or write to P. O. Box 667, Blackshear, GA, 31516.
