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STRONGER TOGETHER
Youth. Families. Community.
Cancer touches people of every age, background, and community. D-Rob Cares (DRCF) is committed to raising awareness, honoring survivors, remembering those we've lost, supporting families, and bringing our community together in the fight against cancer.
Our Cancer Awareness initiative also reflects DRCF's commitment to youth by supporting efforts that help children and families impacted by pediatric cancer.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mt. Elliott Park |120 Mt. Elliott St |Detroit Riverfront
Join DRCF for a family-friendly Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Rally bringing together youth, families, survivors, caregivers, community partners, and supporters from across Metro Detroit.
Participants will come together to walk approximately 1.6 miles along the Detroit Riverfront, raise awareness for the many cancers that affect our families, honor those we love, and demonstrate what it means to be Stronger Together.
In Partnership with the Detroit Police Department's, Seventh Precinct
Every ribbon tells a story.
October is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but cancer touches families in many different ways. DRCF invites participants to wear the color that represents the cancer that has touched their life or the life of someone they care about.
Our Cancer Awareness apparel allows supporters to choose the awareness color that represents their story, their family, or the person they're walking for.
Cancer affects the entire family, and children facing cancer deserve every opportunity to fight, heal, and thrive. As part of our Cancer Awareness initiative, DRCF will make an annual donation to support pediatric cancer research and programs that help children and families impacted by cancer. Our goal is simple: raise awareness, bring our community together, and use this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Walk for those we've lost.