When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, while everyone’s journey may look different, no one walks alone. And in Marathon, they walk with hundreds in a sea of pink, as seen along U.S. 1 in the 2025 Hope Walk on Oct. 25. Returning to its high-visibility route, a throng of survivors and supporters followed Marathon Fire Rescue members down the Overseas Highway, raising awareness and plenty of cash to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Emceed by Armand Messina and Mike Puto, with guest speaker Robin Best and music provided by Kris Bonilla, the morning’s proceedings concluded as Jerry Mayette cut the ceremonial ribbon to unleash the pink wave on the sidewalk. A cancer patient himself at Baptist Health South Florida, Mayette served as the event’s Gold Sponsor in honor of his late wife, who passed away one year ago after her own courageous battle with cancer.
Donations to support the Hope Walk and Relay for Life in 2025 are accepted until the end of the calendar year. Scan the attached QR code to donate.
Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
