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Victoria Garcia was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma before the age of 1. She has been cancer free for more than two years.

Augusto Diaz Jr., who had chronic myeloid leukemia, talks about why it's important to support the UMass Cancer Walk presented by Harr Toyota.

Tania Fernandez, who was diagnosed with a grade 2 brain tumor in March 2022, explains why funding for cancer research is crucial.

Cancer survivor Thiago Molinari, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 3 years old, says his journey is about helping and bringing joy to kids facing the same battle.

Debra Paciello was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Thirteen years after successful treatment, she received a new diagnosis.

Charles Koske, who had multiple myeloma, talks about why it's important to support the UMass Cancer Walk presented by Harr Toyota.

Yesenia Rivera-Gross of Harr Toyota, our presenting sponsor, encourages everyone across greater Worcester to join and fundraise for the UMass Cancer Walk.

Dottie Manning, co-founder of the UMass Cancer Walk, on why you should support the UMass Cancer Walk.

Yessy Rivera-Gross, director of finance at Harr Toyota, on why Harr Toyota sponsors the UMass Cancer Walk.

Rich Carr, president of Carr Financial Group in Worcester, credits cancer research for saving his life

Team Allie’s Warriors has raised more than $100,000 since the team was formed in 2017 in honor of Allie, who lost her battle with cervical cancer in July 2017 at 30 years old.

Alex LaMountain, whose 12-year-old daughter Olivia LaMountain was diagnosed with leukemia in 2021, on why supporting the UMass Cancer Walk is so important.

Asa Floyd was diagnosed with cancer at 16. Now a cancer survivor, he talks about the significance of the UMass Cancer Walk.