CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Breast cancer survivors at The Retreat at Greenbrier, an over-55 community in Chesapeake, kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a parade and walk Thursday, emphasizing the importance of early detection.

The event captured the theme "I Will Survive" as residents gathered to support neighbors who have battled breast cancer. Multiple survivors participated in the celebration, sharing their experiences and encouraging others to prioritize regular screenings.

Darlene Corson, a breast cancer survivor who participated in the event, underwent two removals on one breast in 2018, but caught her cancer early.

"Two removals on one of my breasts. It was a surprise, but it was, I knew it wouldn't be too bad because I got it early," Corson said.

The parade included both shor

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