Alexandria, VA – The National Breast Center Foundation has announced that the 10th Annual Walk to Bust Cancer event, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 19, is being postponed due to the continued federal government shutdown.

With Fort Hunt Park still closed and the National Park Service scheduling system offline, event planners are currently unable to secure a new date. The Walk, a beloved community tradition in its 10th year, was set to honor loved ones, support survivors, and bring residents together in a show of solidarity and hope.

Executive Director Martha Carucci said, “We want to emphasize this event is delayed, not canceled. We had to make this very tough decision based on safety, logistics, and respect for all participants, volunteers, and supporters.”

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