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Southeast Florida residents have an opportunity to donate and help Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. It is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, screening, education, and support.

Here is an opportunity to choose exactly where your donation goes through National Mammography and Patient Navigation Please make a donation here. Select where your donation is directed by selecting any of the options below.

Screening: Donate to their National Mammography and Patient Navigation programs.  They can then provide free mammograms and other necessary screenings while removing barriers in the cancer care system.

Education: Donate to their Education and Outreach…

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October is a very special month in Palm Beach County, many of us focus on one thing, Halloween. But there is bigger significance this month than candy and costumes - Breast Cancer Awareness.  As the month nears the end in frightfully fun way possible with costumes, candy and decorations galore, let's not forget about Breast Cancer Awareness. 

Recognize the signficiance of the month of October by placing a pink pumpkin on your porch or doorstep to raise awareness.  it just may give someone the push they need to schedule a mammogram. Possibly saving their life!

Throughout the month of October, many local and national organizations host events and fundraisers to raise awareness and money for the cause, but some people also turn to a…

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As soon as October hits Palm Beach County, many of us focus on one thing and one thing only: Halloween. And while the month ends in the most frightfully fun way possible with costumes, candy and decorations galore, let's not forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Placing a pink pumpkin on your porch or doorstep may also give someone the push they need to schedule a mammogram.

Throughout the month of October, many local and national organizations host events and fundraisers to raise awareness and money for the cause, but some people also turn to a classic Halloween craft — painted pumpkins! — to show their support for family members, friends and neighbors affected by breast cancer in one way or another.

 

 

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This year is the 30th Anniversary Race for the Cure in South Florida! The Komen Race for the Cure is a wonderful, event-filled celebration full of inspiration and hope. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic we cannot meet in person this year. Race for the Cure invites you to join in the mission to “save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our community and funding research breakthroughs for the cures” by participating in the virtual program on Race Day. 

Instead of gathering on Flagler Drive, at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, this year the race will gather virtually. This important annual event raises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors around the world who step up and act…

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It will be October in a few days and fall is slowly creeping into the Jupiter area.  Which means several things; the weather becomes idyllic, the holidays are right around the corner, and October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. According to the 2019 U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics issued by Breastcancer.org an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. About 2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2019.

Health, wellness and community centers in South Florida are hosting informational, activities…

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