Shelley Townley speaks with Our Ventura TV host, Gary Butterworth, about the Ventura Breast Cancer Walk.
This event brings together community members, advocates, and supporters to raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember those affected by breast cancer.
Community Unity and Support
Participants walk together to foster solidarity, encourage hope, and highlight the importance of early detection and research. Personal stories and tribute teams—such as walks dedicated to loved ones undergoing treatment—play a powerful role in inspiring collective action and emotional support throughout the community.
Direct Impact and Community Support
Proceeds from registration, donations, and an opportunity raffle go directly toward helping local recipients and their families cover essential everyday expenses. Funds have been used to pay basic bills, buy groceries, secure transportation, and cover medication costs for individuals lacking adequate health insurance. Organizers emphasize that support is given without judgment, meeting diverse personal needs during a challenging time.
Call to Action and Ways to Help
Attendees and viewers are encouraged to get involved by joining future walks, making direct donations to medical treatments, or sharing resources to support local breast cancer fighters and their families.
TV broadcast week beginning 10/11/26
Producer: George Alger
Sponsor: NONPROFIT FIRE, Google Ad Grants Community Building NonProfitFire.org
Sponsor: SKYWORKS MARKETING, Performance Advertising SkyworksMarketing.com