Page 7 - Jupiter Spotlight - October '19

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 7

Komen Florida Names T.A. Walker As Race Chair from 8:15 a.m. Runner’s Awards Ceremony and University of Miami Health System, Tropical Shipping, Good
page 1 Entertainment at Meyer Amphitheatre Samaritan Breast Institute, FPL, Comcast, Macy’s, Florida
8:30 a.m. Acknowledgements/Entertainment at Cancer Specialists, Office Depot, Zebedee Productions,
cast of The Mo and Sally Morning Show on KOOL 105.5. Meyer Amphitheatre Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Dunkin’ and Mobil Holmes.
Walker received a Bachelor of Science degree from 9 a.m. Warrior/Survivor Recognition Ceremony To learn more, email race@komenflorida.org, or visit
Southwest Baptist University, and now holds a master’s at Meyer Amphitheatre komenflorida.org/race.
in integrated marketing from Georgetown University. His 9:30 a.m. 5K Walk (3.1 miles) and 1-mile Family Fun About Susan G. Komen And Komen South Florida
Capstone Project helped to guide some of Komen Florida’s Run Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer
marketing, something he has been involved in as a volunteer 10:15 a.m. Kids T-Shirt Art Contest Awards at Meyer organization, funding more breast cancer research than
for a decade. Amphitheatre any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to
In addition to his role as Race Chair, Walker uses his 10:30 a.m. Tots Run for the Cure (ages 5 and under) those facing the disease. Komen Florida is working
education, expertise, and extensive media experience to at Flagler and Evernia near Kid Zone to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the
assist the organization as it helps the 13,728 women in 10:45 a.m. Kids Run for the Cure (ages 6 to 12) at local community. Through events like the Komen South
Florida diagnosed with breast cancer annually, the 2,704 Flagler and Evernia near Kid Zone Florida Race for the Cure , Komen Florida has invested
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who lose their battles and the countless others who are yet 11 a.m. Event concludes over $14 million in community breast health programs in
to be affected. Registration: Visit komenflorida.org/race. Registration Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties
“While the numbers seem staggering, they are steadily fees start at: $25 for adults and survivors; $10 for youth and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million
improving,” Walker continued. “Komen is the first (under 18); and $45 for virtual participation. Adult and invested globally in research. For more information, call
responders to breast cancer and in the last year has expanded survivor fees will increase by $10 starting Oct. 2. All fees (561) 514-3020 or visit www.komenflorida.org.
its Treatment Assistance Program so patients do not have to will go up an additional $5 the day of race.
choose between treatment or food on the table, has enacted a Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the race
county-wide Community Breast Health Navigation program will provide screenings, treatment and education in Palm
that reached 2,000 women in its first year in Delray Beach Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Local
alone, and is working to advocate for better health care and programs funded include Bethesda Women’s Health Center,
health care options for Florida women. I have seen firsthand Caridad Center, Department of Health-Broward County,
that with timely access to care, we can reduce breast cancer Florida Community Health Centers, Genesis Community
deaths by as much as one-third.” Health, Lakeside Medical Center, and Martin Memorial
The 2020 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Health Systems. Last year 45,219 local individuals learned
Cure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Meyer about breast cancer including 24 who were diagnosed;
Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. 749 benefited from diagnostic services such as clinical
Race Day Schedule Includes: exams, diagnostic ultrasounds, and biopsies; 77 received
5:30 a.m. Race Day Registration opens at Palm Beach patient navigation services; and 978 received a screening
Post Centennial Park (South Flagler Drive mammogram.
between Evernia Street and Fern Street) The national presenting sponsor of the 2020 Komen South
7 a.m. Main Stage Program begins at Meyer Florida Race for the Cure is Bank of America. Local sponsors
Amphitheatre as of the date of this release include presenting sponsor, South
7 to 9 a.m. Survivor Café Open Florida Ford Dealers, Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach, 97.9
7:30 a.m. Women’s and Men’s 5K USATF Run (3.1 WRMF, New Country 103.1, X102.3, Sunny 107.9, Party
miles) 96.3, 850 WFTL and Fox Sports 640 South Florida, WPTV,

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