Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana has announced that Ribbon Walk raised over $120,000. Funds will support practical, emotional, and financial assistance for families facing cancer. Photos by Jeremy Garner, JBG Photography.
FORT WAYNE — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana held their annual Ribbon Walk on Saturday, May 3. Total, the fundraising walk raised $120,001 to help local people with cancer. All
donations stay local and directly support families throughout Northeast Indiana.
That morning, more than 500 community members attended the event to honor cancer survivors in their life or remember loved ones who passed away from cancer.
Remembrance Ribbons from this year’s annual Ribbon Walk. Photo from Jeremy Garner, JBG Photography.
Funds raised will help thousands of families who will be impacted by cancer this year. Cancer Services offers a variety of practical, emotional, and financial supports, many available at no cost regardless of income or insurance status.
“This year, Ribbon Walk raised the most amount of money it ever has, and we have every donor and walker who joined us to thank for that success,” President and CEO Dianne May commented. “Thank you also to the dozens of volunteers who helped us get ready and the generous local businesses who sponsored the event. Together the community is ensuring that people with cancer don’t need to face it alone.”
The date for next year’s Ribbon Walk is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
