Against The Tide annual statewide fundraising events

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will be holding its annual, statewide Against the Tide swim, kayak, walk or run fundraising events again in 2014. Proceeds benefit MBCC, which is the state’s leading breast cancer organization that seeks to understand the causes of breast cancer in order to find ways to prevent the disease.”We are very fortunate to have such tremendous support from citizens of Massachusetts demanding greater protection of their children’s future health in our effort to stop breast cancer before it starts,” says MBCC’s Executive Director Cheryl Osimo and co-founder of Silent Spring Institute. “MBCC often is overshadowed by larger, national breast cancer organizations and messages of early detection, treatment, and finding a cure. We depend on our generous media and supporters to continue our unique goal of breast cancer prevention.”The Statewide Metro-Boston Against the Tide will be held for the 22nd year in a row at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park (30 miles from Boston, 20 miles from Worcester) on Saturday, June 21. The Cape Cod Against the Tide will be held for the 15th year DCR’s Nickerson State Park (Brewster) on Saturday, Aug. 16.These family-friendly and inspirational events bring people from all demographics together with one goal in mind: breast cancer prevention. Both events consist of several components: competitive and recreational swim, recreational kayak, recreational walk, and competitive and recreational run. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose one, two, or three of these exciting activities. The event also offers an Aquathlon “Splash and Dash” component, where participants “splash” in the competitive one-mile swim and immediately “dash” in the competitive 5K or 10K run (chosen by the participant).MBCC is inviting people throughout Massachusetts to register for one or both of the events at www.mbcc.org/swimor by calling 617-376-6222. Those who cannot attend are invited to make a pledge to a registered participant or existing team.