Special to the Reporter

A group from Covenant Living at the Shores, a senior living community on Mercer Island, is doing its part in the battle against breast cancer by raising awareness and funds during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The group, along with organizer and Covenant Living employee Roxanne Stickney, was recently recognized as the top fundraising team at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Seattle held on Oct. 19 at Gas Works Park in Seattle.

The team, along with Stickney, raised more than $9,400 that will help the American Cancer Society fund breast cancer research along with other outreach programs for those battling the disease.

“Being a survivor of breast cancer, I know how important it is to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society,” said Stickney. “We are thankful for those who contributed to our team fundraising effort and know that we’re ultimately helping to make a difference for everyone.”

Stickney has organized breast cancer awareness walks at Covenant Living at the Shores for the past 10 years and was excited to know their team was the top fundraiser in the Seattle area this year.