As part of Chevrolet’s partnership with the American Cancer Society, the brand is encouraging its dealers, employees, customers and fans to help save lives by participating in one of the hundreds of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks being held across the United States. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of the walk, it describes the progress we’re making together to end breast cancer. Nothing can describe the hope inspired by walking with hundreds or thousands or other who share a passion for ending this disease.

Nearly everyone has been touched by breast cancer in some way, whether its a friend, family member or other loved one. The Connolly family is no exception, as they lost their mother to breast cancer in 2009 and breast cancer awareness is a cause dear to their heart. The Connolly family plans on participating in a local New England walk.

The walks are family friendly events that honor breast cancer survivors, raises awareness about the disease, and help  save lives by raising money. Since 1993, nearly 7 million people have participated in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, raising more than $400 million.

Throughout October, Chevrolet and General Motors will recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month from the top of GM’s World Headquarters at the Renaissance Cente in Detroit. The LED sign at the top of the building will feature a rotating pink ribbon and the LED bands on all the towers of the Renaissance Center will turn pink to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. A specially themed pink Camaro SS pace car ran in September’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway as well.