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      a little station in Missouri prior to his short stint as a television          in your Community
      news producer at the early age of 19. Following those stints,
      he interned for David Letterman’s Late Show where he says he
      researched “just about anything Dave needed to know about
      before the Internet,” and then went to work as an on-air producer        Upcoming Events At
      for The Randi Rhodes Show before joining the cast of The Mo
      and Sally Morning Show on KOOL 105.5.
        Walker received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest   The Hobe Sound Nature Center
      Baptist University, and now holds a master’s in integrated
      marketing from Georgetown University. His Capstone Project
      helped to guide some of Komen Florida’s marketing, something    Python Patrol Class                  Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to noon – Ceramics For
      he has been involved in as a volunteer for a decade.  Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.          Conservation
        In addition to his role as Race Chair, Walker uses his     Python Patrol is a no-cost training program that aims     Join us at the Nature Center for a free craft activity;
      education, expertise, and extensive media experience to assist the   to create a network of trained individuals throughout   choose a ceramic animal to paint and take home. (First-
      organization as it helps the 13,728 women in Florida diagnosed   south Florida who know how to identify Burmese   come, first-served, while supplies last)
      with breast cancer annually, the 2,704 who lose their battles and   pythons, report sightings, and in some cases, capture     Open to all. No reservations required (except for
      the countless others who are yet to be affected.    and humanely kill the snakes.                    Python Patrol). Free family events!
        “While the numbers seem staggering, they are steadily   Ages: 12 and up (Must have guardian in attendance if     Call (772) 546-2067 for more information.
      improving,” Walker continued. “Komen is the first responders   child is under 18.)
      to breast cancer and in the last year has expanded its Treatment   Phone: (772) 546-2067                  Annual Creepy Creature Feature
      Assistance Program so patients do not have to choose between   What to wear:                           Join us Saturday, Oct. 26, for our annual Creepy
      treatment or food on the table, has enacted a county-wide     • Wear pants and closed-toe shoes.     Creature Feature: Nocturnal Night at the Museum!
      Community Breast Health Navigation program that reached     • Wear clothes to get messy and smelly due to python     Free family-friendly event!
      2,000 women in its first year in Delray Beach alone, and is   musk.                                    Meet exotic live nocturnal animals visiting from the
      working to advocate for better health care and health care options     • We will be outside for a few hours so water and   Palm Beach Zoo! Also featuring HSNC live animals,
      for Florida women. I have seen firsthand that with timely access   sun protection is also advised.   face painting, crafts, and games!
      to care, we can reduce breast cancer deaths by as much as one-    Attendance is limited and  you must make     Costume Contest! There will be adult and child
      third.”                                             reservations in advance. Reservations required.   categories! Reservations are not necessary.
        The 2020 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the                                                   Program recommended for families with children
      Cure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Meyer   National Wildlife Refuge Week        ages  4  and  up. Adults  without  kids  are  always
      Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach.             Join us each day for different activities, “Nat Chats”   welcomed.
      Race Day Schedule Includes:                         and feedings with our naturalists and crafts!      **Meeting the animals will be a timed experience as
      5:30 a.m.   Race Day Registration opens at Palm Beach Post   Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to noon –Python Patrol   well as the costume contest. Times will be announced
                Centennial Park (South Flagler Drive between   Class                                       closer to the date.**
                Evernia Street and Fern Street)           Monday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – Scrub Trail Hike
      7 a.m.     Main Stage Program begins at Meyer Amphitheatre    Join us at the Nature Center for a naturalist guided   Night Explorers
      7 to 9 a.m.  Survivor Café Open                     scrub trail hike on the refuge. This is a slow-paced short     Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m., Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 31,
      7:30 a.m.   Women’s and Men’s 5K USATF Run (3.1 miles)  walk, please bring bug spray or sun protection if desired.  2020 at 6 p.m., Feb. 7 at 6 p.m., and March 6 at 6 p.m.
      8:15 a.m.   Runner’s Awards Ceremony and Entertainment at   Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m. – Nature Tales For Tots     Join the Nature Center for some nighttime stargazing
                Meyer Amphitheatre                        Storytime                                        at the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. Following
      8:30 a.m.   Acknowledgements/Entertainment at Meyer     Join us at the Nature Center with the kids for   a brief classroom orientation, naturalist Kim Mohlenhoff
                Amphitheatre                              storytime with puppets and live animals!         will lead the group outside along the nature trail to look
      9 a.m.    Warrior/Survivor Recognition Ceremony at Meyer   Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. – Beach Dynamics   at the nighttime sky through telescopes. This is a free
                Amphitheatre                              Program                                          program and all ages are welcomed.
      9:30 a.m.   5K Walk (3.1 miles) and 1-mile Family Fun Run    Join us at the Hobe Sound Refuge Beach (North     Learn about wildlife at night and how artificial
      10:15 a.m.  Kids T-Shirt Art  Contest Awards  at  Meyer   Jupiter Island) for a “nat chat” and walk to see what   lighting impacts some plants and animals at night.
                Amphitheatre                              the ocean has brought ashore. BYOBinoculars.     If weather conditions are not conducive to viewing
      10:30 a.m.  Tots Run for the Cure (ages 5 and under) at Flagler   Thursday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. – Seahorses!  planets, stars, and constellations, the program will be
                and Evernia near Kid Zone                   Join us at the Nature Center at 1 p.m. for a seahorse   limited classroom activities only.
      10:45 a.m.   Kids Run for the Cure (ages 6 to 12) at Flagler and   program followed by our HSNC seahorses and lagoon     Reservations are required. For further information
                Evernia near Kid Zone                     tank feeding.                                    call the Nature Center at (772) 546-2067.
      11 a.m.   Event concludes                           Friday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. – Snakes!
        Registration: Visit komenflorida.org/race. Registration fees     Join us at the Nature Center at 1 p.m. for a
      start at: $25 for adults and survivors; $10 for youth (under 18);   “Snakes Alive” presentation followed by a feeding
      and $45 for virtual participation. Adult and survivor fees will   demonstration of our HSNC Teaching Snakes.
      increase by $10 starting Oct. 2. All fees will go up an additional
      $5 the day of race.
        Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the race will
      provide screenings, treatment and education in Palm Beach,                                                        62 Marina Gardens Drive
      Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Local programs                                                          Palm Beach Gardens
      funded include Bethesda Women’s Health Center, Caridad
      Center, Department of Health-Broward County, Florida
      Community Health Centers, Genesis Community Health,
      Lakeside Medical Center, and Martin Memorial Health Systems.
      Last year 45,219 local individuals learned about breast cancer                                                        Private Gated Community
      including 24 who were diagnosed; 749 benefited from diagnostic
      services such as clinical exams, diagnostic ultrasounds, and                                                          Upscale, Urban Lifestyle
      biopsies; 77 received patient navigation services; and 978
      received a screening mammogram.                                                                                       Walking Distance to
        The national presenting sponsor of the 2020 Komen South
      Florida Race for the Cure is Bank of America. Local sponsors                                                          amazing Dining,
      as of the date of this release include presenting sponsor, South                                                      Boutiques and Carmines
      Florida Ford Dealers, Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach, 97.9                                                             Gourmet Market
      WRMF, New Country 103.1, X102.3, Sunny 107.9, Party
      96.3, 850 WFTL and Fox Sports 640 South Florida, WPTV,                                                                Private Patio,
      University of Miami Health System, Tropical Shipping, Good   Location . Location . Location                           Great for Pet Owners
      Samaritan Breast Institute, FPL, Comcast, Macy’s, Florida
      Cancer Specialists, Office Depot, Zebedee Productions, Lesser,                                                        Maintenance Free
      Lesser, Landy & Smith, Dunkin’ and Mobil Holmes.
        To learn more, email race@komenflorida.org, or visit                                                                bene ts of a Condo with
      komenflorida.org/race.                                                                                                the privacy of a
      About Susan G. Komen And Komen South Florida                                                                          Town Home
        Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer
      organization, funding more breast cancer research than any
      other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing
      the disease. Komen Florida is working to better the lives of those
      facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like
      the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure , Komen Florida has                                  CALL TODAY!
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      invested over $14 million in community breast health programs
      in Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties and                                561.312.7790
      has helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested
      globally in research. For more information, call (561) 514-3020   www. SeanUnderwood.com                             Quiet Patio Location
      or visit www.komenflorida.org.
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