A Miracle Mile Walk participate listens to Dr. Randy Cooper at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation's 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Mike Adams photo.
There was a flood in downtown Saturday – not caused by overflow of the banks of the Savannah River, but a sea of pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of survivors.
After two years of hosting the Miracle Mile Walk as a drive-thru event, the Piedmont Foundation held an in-person 3-mile fun walk, Saturday, Oct. 15.
The 22nd annual event raised money for breast cancer screenings in the area.
Thousands walk the three mile route to show support for family members who have had breast cancer at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.President of Piedmont Augusta Foundation Laurie Ott, right, along with Dee Griffin, center, and Mary Liz Nolan recognize cancer survivors at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.Dr. Randy Cooper addresses the large crowd at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.
Miracle Mile Walk participates pause for a moment of silence at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.Dee Griffin, right, dances on stage with a group of participates from the crowd at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.Miracle Mile Walk participates share a hug along the three mile route at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.Well wishers cheer for walkers as they pass by at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s 22nd Miracle Mile Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams.
Mike Adams is a Georgia Press Association award winning photographer for The Augusta Press.
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