Good Morning America teamed with the American Cancer Society to launch a kickoff walk for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign on October 1, 2026. The event took place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens and drew hundreds of participants, marking the opening of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The walk is part of the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides series held across the United States, aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research.