October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- and while we're used to events that promote awareness, the pandemic has prompted a shift in plans. As we know, a breast cancer diagnosis knows no pandemic. "I had no reason to suspect I would be diagnosed with breast cancer," said Ott, a breast cancer survivor. That's why this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is more significant. This year, officials at the American Cancer Society are looking at a 50% reduction in cancer funding.