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Nevada residents raise $350,000 for breast cancer research

CREATED Oct. 6, 2012

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Nevada residents raised more than $350,000 to support the fight against breast cancer.

The annual MakING Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk was held Saturday in Las Vegas.

More than 10,000 community members participated in the event, which honors and celebrates breast cancer survivors.

It also educates women about the importance of early detection and prevention.

Money raised Saturday will fund breast cancer research and programs.