20 Years of Hope: Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Walk of WCCH Returns This October

07/23/24

This October, join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk marks its 20th anniversary. This special event, organized by the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Foundation, brings together the community to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have lost their battle and raise vital funds to support local individuals undergoing treatment. The Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk of WCCH will take place on Saturday, October 19, at the Lake Charles Event Center – Front Lawn.

“Last fall, the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk of WCCH raised over $105,000, with more than 2,000 participants,” says Matthew Welsh, chief marketing & community impact officer of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. “We are immensely proud to think of the number of lives we’ve transformed by being a resource to our local breast cancer patients. Celebrating our 20th anniversary is a testament to the community’s unwavering support and commitment to this vital cause.”

Monies raised benefit individuals from Calcasieu and Cameron parishes who are undergoing breast cancer treatment, helping fund things such as wigs, prostheses, payment of medical bills and expenses related to cancer treatments.

Ethel Precht began the breast cancer survivors walk in 2004 after her own diagnosis of breast cancer years prior. Nearly twenty years after holding the first walk, her vision and legacy live on. The WCCH Foundation continues her mission through the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Program of WCCH.

Walk registration opens July 29. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and we encourage local businesses and individuals to join us in supporting this meaningful event. To learn more about the walk or to become a sponsor, visit www.ethelbreastcancerwalk.org or call 337-527-4144.