Community members participate in the Ribbon Walk kick off Tuesday, May 4. Photos provided by Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

News Release

FORT WAYNE — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana raised $113,823 Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana to help local people with cancer . their annual Ribbon Walk on Tuesday, May 4.

On Tuesday, May 4, 650 community members attended the event to honor cancer survivors in their life or remember loved ones who passed away from cancer. This year’s event boasted the highest turnout Cancer Services has ever seen for Ribbon Walk.

Funds raised will help thousands of families throughout Northeast Indiana who will be impacted by cancer this year. Cancer Services offers a variety of practical, emotional, and financial supports, many available at no cost.

“Cancer Services is grateful to everyone who donated, the dozens of volunteers who make the event possible, and the generous local businesses who sponsored the event,” President & CEO Dianne May said. “We celebrate 80 years of operation this year and continue to be humbled and honored by the community’s response and desire to help families facing cancer. Cancer Services would not exist without this community.”

The next Ribbon Walk will be May 3, 2025 at Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. For more information, visit cancer-services.org.