Survivors, from left, Mary Beth Klender of Pawcatuck, Heidi Hultmark of Groton, and Margie Elkins, of Niantic, wave from a convertible during a Pink Celebration and Drive Through event for breast cancer survivors at Rocky Neck State Park on Sunday, October 18, 2020. The event, hosted by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New London County, was planned after COVID-19 canceled their annual walk to raise awareness and funds. Participants were encouraged to decorate their cars as they drove through the park where there was a survivor recognition tent and a tribute garden set up. “We thought it was important to recognize another year has passed for our survivors," said American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Dana Wolf. “Especially given that this year has been the hardest for many of us." (Sarah Gordon / The Day)

Dana Wolf, Community Development Manager with the American Cancer Society, fixes a sign during a Pink Celebration and Drive Through event for breast cancer survivors at Rocky Neck State Park on Sunday, October 18, 2020. The event, hosted by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New London County, was planned after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their annual walk to raise awareness and funds. Participants were encouraged to decorate their cars as they drove through the park where there was a survivor recognition tent and a tribute garden set up. “We thought it was important to recognize another year has passed for our survivors," said Wolf. “Especially given that this year has been the hardest for many of us." (Sarah Gordon / The Day)

Sterling Roshto, 4, of New London, waves from a car as mom Tanya, right, and grandmother Ramona Wujtewicz look on during a Pink Celebration and Drive Through event for breast cancer survivors at Rocky Neck State Park on Sunday, October 18, 2020. The event, hosted by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New London County, was planned after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their annual walk to raise awareness and funds. Participants were encouraged to decorate their cars as they drove through the park where there was a survivor recognition tent and a tribute garden set up. “We thought it was important to recognize another year has passed for our survivors," said American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Dana Wolf. “Especially given that this year has been the hardest for many of us." (Sarah Gordon / The Day)