South Florida breast-cancer awareness events
“Rebirth,” the 10th annual
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Mammography Initiative art show and auction, founded by Florida International University medical students.
Funds raised support the Mammogram Initiative, which provides free mammograms, diagnostic services and breast health education to underserved women in Miami-Dade County.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 Where: Women’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. The event will be livestreamed.
Cost: In-person ticket minimum suggested donation $20. Virtual ticket minimum suggested donation $12. If you cannot donate and would like to attend, contact Richard Suarez at rsuar099@fiu.edu
To get tickets and to learn more, visit medicine.fiu.edu/art/
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK ●
Walk
When: Saturday, Oct. 16. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Walk starts at 9:15 a.m.
Where: Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd. Visit www.Komen.org/MiamiWalk to sign up for the walk, create a team, and begin fundraising.
Pack the Pews in Pink
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305PinkPack will host a fundraiser at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Miami Beach. The church will match donations made that day up to $1,000.
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 Where: All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 4025 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach
“Making Strides Against Breast
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Cancer” Walk, presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
When: Saturday, Oct. 23. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. Due to COVID, the walk has a rolling start time to avoid crowding. You can start the walk between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Where: loanDepot park, formerly Marlins Park, 501 NW 16th Ave. in Little Havana
Visit makingstrideswalk.org/miamifl to sign up for the walk, create a team and
begin fundraising.
“Making Strides Against Breast
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Cancer” Walk in Broward County, presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino-Hollywood
When: Saturday, Oct. 23. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Opening ceremony starts at 8 a.m. Due to COVID, the walk will have a rolling start to avoid crowding. People can start between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Where: Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Visit makingstrideswalk.org/browardfl to sign up for the walk, create a team and begin fundraising
The Greater Miami USBC “Rolling
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Toward a Cure” Tournament benefiting the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation When: Sunday, Oct. 24. Bowling starts at 9:30 a.m. There will be a youth division and adult division.
Where: Bird Bowl Bowling Center, 9275 SW 40th St.
Cost: Entry fee $47
For information and to register, visit gmusbc.com
Breast Cancer Awareness and
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Education Webinar by Sharsheret and the Miami Cancer Institute
Sharsheret, a nonprofit that specializes in breast and ovarian cancer in young women and Jewish families, is partnering with the Miami Cancer Institute for a webinar discussing the origins, treatments and medical advances for breast and ovarian cancer.
When: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 27
The link to RSVP for the free webinar can be found through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation calendar at https://jewishmiami.org/events/
ARTfullAngels Breast Cancer
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Fundraising Event featuring “Art-In-Lockdown” exhibition curated by Alina Ko. The reception will have live music, an open bar, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres.
When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 28 Where: Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place
Cost: $25. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.