Canon Marks 28 Years Supporting Breast Cancer Walk
Canon U.S.A. employees and family members joined the American Cancer Society's Making Strides walk at Jones Beach State Park on October 18.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Philanthropy
Canon U.S.A., Inc. celebrated its 28th consecutive year of participation in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 18, at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York. Team Canon walked a five-mile route along the boardwalk and ranked among the top corporate fundraising teams at the Long Island event.
Why it matters
Canon's sustained involvement reflects its corporate philosophy of Kyosei, which emphasizes people living and working together harmoniously. Funds raised by the company's employees are directed to American Cancer Society research, patient services, and early detection and screening access.
Canon has walked for 28 consecutive years, and 100% of proceeds from its October fundraising events directly support the American Cancer Society. The total amount raised across Canon's regional efforts was not disclosed.
The players
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
The U.S. subsidiary of Japanese camera and imaging company Canon Inc., headquartered in Melville, New York.
American Cancer Society
A national nonprofit organization focused on cancer research, patient support, and prevention, which runs the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.
Stony Brook Cancer Center
A cancer treatment and research center affiliated with Stony Brook Medicine on Long Island, whose mobile mammography van was hosted at Canon's Melville headquarters.
The details
Canon employees, family members, and friends formed Team Canon to walk alongside survivors, caregivers, and advocates. Throughout October, employees sold ACS merchandise, held 'Think Pink' days, hosted bake sales, and created custom flower bouquets, with remaining flowers delivered to Mount Sinai Doctors in Greenlawn, New York.
Timeline
October 2026: Employees ran fundraising initiatives and bouquet sales throughout the month.
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Team Canon walked the five-mile Making Strides route at Jones Beach.
November 3, 2026: Canon issued its press release announcing the 28th-year celebration.
Corporate Philanthropy Pattern
Canon's participation in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk for 28 consecutive years extends a long-running corporate partnership with the American Cancer Society's breast cancer awareness program. The company's employee-driven fundraising model, combining a walk team with office-level campaigns, follows the structure the program has used with corporate sponsors over multiple decades.
Employees who want to support breast cancer research can join local Making Strides walks or organize workplace fundraisers through the American Cancer Society. Anyone affected by breast cancer can reach the society's 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345 for information and support.
The takeaway
Corporate fundraising through employee teams and office-level campaigns can sustain support for a single cause over decades. Readers interested in supporting breast cancer research can look for local Making Strides events or workplace campaigns organized by the American Cancer Society.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage on Wisevoter for context on how corporations support cancer research and community health initiatives.
More information
Learn more about the company's giving programs on the Canon corporate social responsibility information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
