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Charity event from page 1 access to care, we can reduce breast cancer deaths by as much Health Center, Caridad Center, Department of Health-
as one-third.” Broward County, Florida Community Health Centers,
Florida as a whole. We have a platform to reach a great number of The 2020 Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Genesis Community Health, Lakeside Medical Center,
people and we do not take that lightly. Providing the most current Cure will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Meyer and Martin Memorial Health Systems. Last year 45,219
and impactful information to viewers is important and I know Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. local individuals learned about breast cancer including
that together as race chair and journalist, we will save lives.” Race Day Schedule Includes: 24 who were diagnosed; 749 benefited from diagnostic
Walker, who describes himself as a happy-go-lucky 5:30 a.m. Race Day Registration opens at Palm Beach Post services such as clinical exams, diagnostic ultrasounds,
troublemaker from Texas, first started in radio in 1995 at a Centennial Park (South Flagler Drive between and biopsies; 77 received patient navigation services; and
little station in Missouri prior to his short stint as a television Evernia Street and Fern Street) 978 received a screening mammogram.
news producer at the early age of 19. Following those stints, 7 a.m. Main Stage Program begins at Meyer Amphitheatre The national presenting sponsor of the 2020 Komen
he interned for David Letterman’s Late Show where he says he 7 to 9 a.m. Survivor Café Open South Florida Race for the Cure is Bank of America. Local
researched “just about anything Dave needed to know about 7:30 a.m. Women’s and Men’s 5K USATF Run (3.1 miles) sponsors as of the date of this release include presenting
before the Internet,” and then went to work as an on-air producer 8:15 a.m. Runner’s Awards Ceremony and Entertainment at sponsor, South Florida Ford Dealers, Hubbard Radio
for The Randi Rhodes Show before joining the cast of The Mo Meyer Amphitheatre West Palm Beach, 97.9 WRMF, New Country 103.1,
and Sally Morning Show on KOOL 105.5. 8:30 a.m. Acknowledgements/Entertainment at Meyer X102.3, Sunny 107.9, Party 96.3, 850 WFTL and Fox
Walker received a Bachelor of Science degree from Amphitheatre Sports 640 South Florida, WPTV, University of Miami
Southwest Baptist University, and now holds a master’s 9 a.m. Warrior/Survivor Recognition Ceremony at Meyer Health System, Tropical Shipping, Good Samaritan
in integrated marketing from Georgetown University. His Amphitheatre Breast Institute, FPL, Comcast, Macy’s, Florida Cancer
Capstone Project helped to guide some of Komen Florida’s 9:30 a.m. 5K Walk (3.1 miles) and 1-mile Family Fun Run Specialists, Office Depot, Zebedee Productions, Lesser,
marketing, something he has been involved in as a volunteer 10:15 a.m. Kids T-Shirt Art Contest Awards at Meyer Lesser, Landy & Smith, Dunkin’ and Mobil Holmes.
for a decade. Amphitheatre To learn more, email race@komenflorida.org, or visit
In addition to his role as Race Chair, Walker uses his 10:30 a.m. Tots Run for the Cure (ages 5 and under) at Flagler komenflorida.org/race.
education, expertise, and extensive media experience to assist and Evernia near Kid Zone About Susan G. Komen And Komen South Florida
the organization as it helps the 13,728 women in Florida 10:45 a.m. Kids Run for the Cure (ages 6 to 12) at Flagler and Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer
diagnosed with breast cancer annually, the 2,704 who lose their Evernia near Kid Zone organization, funding more breast cancer research than
battles and the countless others who are yet to be affected. 11 a.m. Event concludes any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those
“While the numbers seem staggering, they are steadily Registration: Visit komenflorida.org/race. Registration fees facing the disease. Komen Florida is working to better the
improving,” Walker continued. “Komen is the first responders start at: $25 for adults and survivors; $10 for youth (under 18); lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community.
to breast cancer and in the last year has expanded its Treatment and $45 for virtual participation. Adult and survivor fees will Through events like the Komen South Florida Race for
Assistance Program so patients do not have to choose between increase by $10 starting Oct. 2. All fees will go up an additional the Cure , Komen Florida has invested over $14 million
®
treatment or food on the table, has enacted a county-wide $5 the day of race. in community breast health programs in Palm Beach,
Community Breast Health Navigation program that reached Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the race Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties and has helped
2,000 women in its first year in Delray Beach alone, and is will provide screenings, treatment and education in Palm contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally
working to advocate for better health care and health care Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. in research. For more information, call (561) 514-3020
options for Florida women. I have seen firsthand that with timely Local programs funded include Bethesda Women’s or visit www.komenflorida.org.

Singer Spotlight from page 3 remain dedicated to staying mindful about the hardships that national entertainment, authentic
our ancestors endured in migration to this great country and food, festival rides and games, free
About The Feast Of Little Italy proud of our Italian-American heritage. wine and cooking demonstrations
It began 17 years ago with a dream and a vision to create an Calendar Announcement and more. Admission is $8;
experience rich in Italian culture to share. With family tradition The 17th Annual Feast of Little Italy presented by Arrigo discounted multiple day passes
and values at the core of its mission, the Feast continues to serve West Palm – Nov. 1 to 3, (Friday, 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, 11 are available. Children aged 12
as the signature event that brings together generations in a a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abacoa. The and under are free and there is free
celebration of marked contributions by great Italians. Through celebrated three-day family Italian street festival will have parking. www.feastoflittleitaly.com.
food, music, art and history, over the three-day festival, we
remain steadfast to encouraging the importance of bringing
together the community, rooted in the importance of family. We

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