NORWICH – The public is invited to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this weekend by participating in Chenango County’s first Pink Ribbon Walk fundraiser.

The event will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Weiler Park in Norwich. Free will donations and fundraising events will be hosted throughout the morning in an effort to help those who struggle with breast cancer and are in need of financial support to cover their medical costs.

This is Chenango County’s first Pink Ribbon Walk, and event coordinators are optimistic about the expected turnout. According to organizers Courtney Fillmore and her mother, Candy Petry, the event is expected to draw a good amount of attention as people wish to show their committment to the cause.

“We have a good amount of sponsorship from businesses and we are working with the American Cancer Society in Binghamton,” said Petry. “We’ve had a lot of people who want to do this ... We’ve had a good deal of interest from the community and from people who want to help.”