For 25 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been increasing awareness of breast cancer and raising funds for research to find a cure for the leading cause of cancer deaths among women age 20 to 59.
During this month, national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies unite to share information and treatments on the disease.
Throughout October, the South Flotida community and NSU organizations will host events to increase awareness of the disease, raise money for research, and support those who have been affected by breast cancer. Here are a just a few of those events.
Breast Cancer Dinner
Phi Sigma Sigma will host a free dinner at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 on the second floor of the Don Taft University Center. The event will feature a live band, food, raffles and a speaker talking about her experience with breast cancer. Donations are appreciated and all proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Phi Sigma Sigma President Laura Rodriguez at lr817@nova.edu.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
The 18th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale will be held Oct. 19 at Bayfront Park, located at 301 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the world’s largest and most successful fundraising event for breast cancer. This 5K walk/run raises funds and awareness for breast cancer, celebrates survivors and honors those who have lost their battle to the disease. Since it started, the Komen Race for the Cure series has grown from one race with 800 people in Dallas to a global series of more than 140 races with 1.6 million participants in four continents each year.
The cost is $40 for those walking and $45 for anyone running the race who wishes to be timed. There is also a one-mile fun run, $40 per participant. For more information or to register, visit komenmiaftl.org.
Third Annual Party for Pink
The third Annual Party for Pink will be held on Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. at Artistic Vibes Studio, 12986 SW 89th Ave. in Miami. It will feature live music, stand-up comedy and poetry readings from South Florida local artists who will donate their performances to fundraise for breast cancer research and treatment. Doors open at 8 p.m. and admission is $15. This event is for those 18 and older. For more information, visit artistic-vibes.com or call Artistic Vibes at 305-305-9120.
