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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
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