Fulton County Breast Cancer Support Group Walk held
Deb Robinson
CANTON — Saturday, May 7, the Fulton County Breast Cancer Support Group Walk was held at Wallace Park.
Sponsored by grants received by the Fulton County Health Department, (Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure and Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program), the event was for survivors, caregivers and for those walking in memory of loved ones.
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In addition to the walk, two of the Health Department’s health educators, Paige Edwards and Tahnee Rollet, set up a breast cancer awareness table, handed out bottled water and flowers to those participating.
Angela Blickenstaff is the facilitator of the Breast Cancer Support Group at the Health Department. They meet quarterly on the first Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m. at the Fulton County Health Department, 700 E. Oak St., room 307. Their next meeting is June 7. The Fulton County Health Department offers vouchers for mammograms and other screenings for women’s health who need assistance.
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For further information call, 309-647-1134, ext. 258.