Brooklyn, New York - On a beautiful sunny October Autumn day the New York steelpan community joined hundreds of thousands of committed New York walkers in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, when they participated in the annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.” They were present to help bring attention to and raise funding for finding cures to end, the disease.
‘For the Love of Pan’ contingent on the move for the 2012 Breast Cancer Walk in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Normally when the members of the New York steelpan music franchises get together, it is in a highly charged competitive atmosphere. Today it was about one team, one objective, one opponent - breast cancer. There they were - CASYM, Despers USA, Sonatas, Pantonic, Harmony, Crossfire, Sesame Flyers and more. Always colorful, and culturally and community-spirited, the Brooklyn-based steelpan contingent could be easily distinguished has they brought the sound of steel, iron and rhythm to the walk.
‘For the Love of Pan’ makes strides in the 2012 Breast Cancer Walk in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Travis Roberts
Breast cancer claims over tens of thousands of lives every year and touches everyone. The New York contingent led by team leader Travis Roberts - in addition to joining the walk, secured donations for the cause under the team name for the “Love of Pan.”
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