Published: October 1, 2024
Support the cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with these events designed to raise awareness of the disease, promote the importance of screening and early detection, and to bring the community together.
Pink Up Lauderhill
Friday, October 4 & Sunday, October 6
The City of Lauderhill is raising awareness with two days of education and community events. An Opening Night Reception is scheduled from 6-9pm on Oct. 4 and a Community Bike
Ride & Health Fair is planned from 8am-1pm on Oct. 6. Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov
Let’s Beat Breast Center
Saturday, October 12
This free community health event features local high school drumline bands including Dillard High, McArthur High, Piper High and Palm Beach Lakes Community High School.
11am-1pm, Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., http://www.theloopflb.com
Making Strides of Broward County
Saturday, October 19
This walk typically draws hundreds of teams and tens of thousands of participants to downtown Fort Lauderdale. 7:30am, Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. http://www.acsevents.org
More Than Pink Walk
Saturday, October 19
One step at a time, the community will come together to walk in support of those affected by breast cancer and in memory of lives that were lost. Pre-register online. Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 St., Miami. http://www.komen.org
Making Strides of Palm Beach County
Saturday, October 26
Community members, individuals, groups and companies with one collective goal will lace up their walking shoes to walk together for the cause. 7:30am, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. http://www.acsevents.org
Making Strides of Miami-Dade
Saturday, October 26
Walk for a cause at this Making Strides movement in Miami-Dade County. 7am, LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, http://www.acsevents.org
Not My Daughter…Find A Cure Now
Monday, October 28
Shopping boutique, fashion show and luncheon to benefit breast cancer research and support services. Shopping boutique opens at 10am, luncheon starts at noon. Marriott Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs.
Ghosts and Glam, Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show
Tuesday, October 29
Celebrate the strength of survivors as they walk the runway to raise funds for World of Pink Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing women who are under or uninsured with necessary aftercare resources, including bras and prostheses at no charge. $100/per person. 6pm, Galuppi’s, 1103 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, https://bit.ly/3WR9Nfk