We are proud to announce the 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Regional Spirit of Strides Award winners, recognizing the dedicated individuals, teams, corporate partners, staff, and events who exemplify the passion, leadership, and community impact that power Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Over the past two weeks, regions announced their Spirit of Strides Award winners during regional calls, celebrating the extraordinary commitment of those who lead the movement in communities across the country. These regional honorees now advance to national consideration, with national Spirit of Strides Award recipients to be announced in February.
Please join us in congratulating the following 2025 regional award winners:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Strider of the Year
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Blake Horras – MSABC of Rockford, IL (North Region)
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Damarys Isler – MSABC of Miami-Dade (Southeast Region)
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Rheeta Fitzpatrick – MSABC of Phoenix (West Region)
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Tara Pfohl – MSABC of Buffalo, NY (Northeast Region)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Staff Partner of the Year
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Angie Doyal (South Region)
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Elizabeth Ballard (Southeast Region)
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Erin Schrieber (North Region)
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Stephanie Robb (Northeast Region)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Team of the Year
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Breasties Said Knock You Out – MSABC of Silicon Valley, CA (West Region)
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Hope Hustlers – MSABC of Las Vegas (South Region)
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Pink Patch Project – MSABC of Twin Cities, MN (North Region)
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Rosie’s Riveters – MSABC of Boston, MA (Northeast Region)
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Tastefully Pink – MSABC of the Triad (Southeast Region)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Corporate Team of the Year
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Capital Electric – MSABC of Kansas City, MO (North Region)
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Houlihan Lawrence – MSABC of Westchester, NY (Northeast Region)
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Ricoh Striders – MSABC of Atlanta (Southeast Region)
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Skanska – MSABC of Phoenix (West Region)
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Team CITY Cares – MSABC of Broward (Southeast Region – Runner Up)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Event of the Year
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MSABC of Central Virginia (Southeast Region)
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MSABC of Chicago, IL (North Region)
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MSABC of Greater Portland, ME (Northeast Region)
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MSABC of Inland Empire, CA (West Region)
Congratulations to all of our regional winners, and thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. We look forward to celebrating our national Spirit of Strides Award winners this February.