Community Corner

PHOTOS: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Point Beach

Residents from near and far, including a rocker, walk Sunday morning to help fight cancer

They came with stories of survival, stories of loss, and hope for a cure.

They came from nearby and far away, to walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday.

Peter Criss, former drummer with the rock band Kiss and current solo artist, was not playing the role of rock star at Sunday's walk. The Wall resident just wanted to blend in and walk and hope and contribute like everyone else. He identifies more than most people might guess with many other survivors in the crowd. He is a survivor of male breast cancer.

Find out what's happening in Point Pleasantwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Individuals and groups from all over New Jersey, and at least a few from Pennsylvania, walked to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce and many businesses had readied the town for the special event, including painting fire hydrants and the Arnold Avenue center line pink.

Find out what's happening in Point Pleasantwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Many businesses contributed small gifts and items that were distributed to walkers.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here