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Early-Bird Registration Is Open For 2020 Susan G.

Komen South Florida Race For The Cure ®

Discounted Registration Is Available Through Oct. 1!

Men, women and children
of all ages who are dedicated to
the fight against breast cancer
and are ready to “join the flock”
early can now do so with early
registration for the 2020 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race
for the Cure .
®
Participants can take advantage of discounted race registration
fees from now through Oct. 1 at the early-bird pricing rates of
just $25 for adults and $10 for youth.
The 29th annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the
Cure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 in Downtown
®
West Palm Beach at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St.,
West Palm Beach. With the goal to raise $1 million in 2020, the Discounted online registration, and a full schedule of the day’s events like the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure , Komen
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race is symbolic of Komen Florida’s commitment to ensuring festivities, can be found by visiting komensouthflorida.org/race. Florida has invested over $14 million in community breast health
that no woman—or man—ever walks alone on the breast cancer The last day for discounted online registration fees is Oct. 1, at programs in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties and has
journey. The family-friendly event is an opportunity for runners, 11:59 p.m. Adult fees will increase by $10 from Oct. 2 through helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally
walkers, corporate, community and school teams, and individuals Jan. 24. All fees will increase an additional $5 the day of the race. in research. For more information, call (561) 514-3020 or visit
of all ages to enjoy a morning full of activities. Funds raised About Susan G. Komen And Komen South Florida komenflorida.org.
will support Susan G. Komen’s bold goal to reduce the nation’s Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer
40,000 breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026. organization, funding more breast cancer research than any
Additionally, the participant who raises the most money other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing
(minimum of $1,000) by Oct. 15 will receive a 4-day, 3-night the disease. Komen South Florida is working to better the lives ChariTy eveNT
stay for two at any Sandals Resort location. of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through

Second Annual

Rooney’s Bowling

Bash Set For

Saturday, Sept. 14

747-PALM At Bowlero Jupiter

747-7256
Rooney’s Golf Foundation’s (RGF) Second Annual Bowling
Bash will be held at Bowlero Jupiter (350 Maplewood Drive,
Jupiter) on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. All ages are welcome and
no experience is necessary! The day’s events will include bowling,
lunch, awards for top team and best player, plus incredible raffles.
Proceeds from the Bowling Bash will benefit the Autism Project
of Palm Beach County, Greyed A Greyhounds, PBC Police
Athletic League and Potentia Academy.
Alexis Barbish-Sommer, RGF executive director said,
“What better way to spend a hot September afternoon in air
conditioning with your family and friends helping raise money
for four amazing local charities. We are excited to be back at
Bowlero in Jupiter! This being our second year for the Rooney’s
Bowling Bash, we hope to break last year’s number of over 130
participants. It is a family-friendly and affordable afternoon with
bowling, food, giveaways and prizes and a bonus in helping local
charities. We hope to see you there!”
The day begins with a 11:30 a.m. registration and practice
round. Bowling tournament begins at noon sharp. The lunch
buffet and nonalcoholic beverages will be conveniently located
near the RGF designated lanes throughout the tournament which
will conclude at 3 p.m. Special trophies and raffle prizes will be
awarded at the end of the event.
Register to play or donate at givesignup.org/TicketEvent/
RooneysBowlingBash. To participate as a sponsor or for more
information, please contact Alexis Barbish-Sommer at (561)
683-2222, Ext. 146 or visit rooneysgolffoundation.org.
Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated more than $956,748.41
to local Palm Beach County charities since 2001. These funds
are raised through golf tournaments, 5K run/walks, poker
tournaments, bowling and luncheon events. The 18th Annual RGF
Fall Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 at Trump
ATLANTIC FREE DESIGN ESTIMATE 561.575.0060 National Jupiter. The Sixth Annual “Overcomer” Luncheon will
be Thursday, Nov. 21, at The Club at Ibis. RGF will be benefiting
CABINETRY Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 4:30 PM 1544 Cypress Drive from the 12th Annual Butch Smith Poker Classic on Sunday, Jan.
26, 2020 at Palm Beach Kennel Club. The 13th Annual Rooney’s
Sat: by appointment
Jupiter, FL 33469
5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Palm Beach
Kennel Club. The Fifth Annual Rooney’s Spring Golf Tournament
CUSTOM CABINETS | FINE QUALITY KITCHEN & BATH PRODUCTS | REMODELING will be Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Abacoa Golf Club.