Was walking more one of your New Year’s resolutions? The American Cancer Society has announced a challenge that could possibly help you with that goal while making a difference and raising money for a good cause.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is organizing the “Walk 31 Miles In January” challenge for January. This virtual event encourages participants to walk a total of 31 miles throughout the month to support cancer research, patient services, and awareness initiatives

Individuals can join the challenges through the ACS’s virtual platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Participants are encouraged to track their progress and share updates on social media to raise awareness and funds.The participants can set up personal fundraising pages to collect donations from friends and family. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

You can sign up for the challenge through the American Cancer Society’s Virtual Challenges Page. You can sign up here: https://givp.nl/register/T5gACqdV You can use fitness apps or manually track your miles.You will get a free t-shirt sent to you when you raise $25 or more.

For local information on this event, you can call the American Cancer Society in Warren at 814-723-3300, or you can contact the American Cancer Society’s National Cancer Information Center for 24/7 assistance. You can reach them at 1-800-227-2345 or through the live chat feature on their website.