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Susan G. Komen Florida Names 2020 Warriors In Pink

Susan G. Komen Florida announced their 2020 Warriors in Kim Brisky, Age 57, Hobe Sound Tanya Burke, Age 52, West Palm
Pink on Oct. 15, at the organization’s “Pink Flamingo Party” Kim is a one-year-plus survivor. Beach
at the Palm Beach Zoo. The festive atmosphere reflected She was diagnosed on April Fool’s Tanya is a two-year survivor. She
the spirit of the nine chosen survivors and their passion for Day 2018. The timing may have found her breast cancer early thanks to
defeating breast cancer as ambassadors for Komen and the foreshadowed one of the important a self-exam that detected a lump that
2020 South Florida Race for the Cure on Jan. 25, 2020 in things Kim leaned on to get her was later diagnosed as Stage 1A triple
Downtown West Palm Beach. through her journey: a sense of negative breast cancer. As a single
The 2020 Warriors in Pink demonstrate the disease can humor. She hopes to pay forward African-American woman, she wants
strike anyone, regardless of family history, age, ethnicity, the love and support she has been to set an example of looking within for
race or gender. They will carry their message of breast given by her family and coworkers inspiration and helping more women
cancer awareness to their own communities and take action by helping other patients through of color become visible in the fight.
collectively to create a groundswell of support in South their journeys. Denise Kaslow, Age 57, Palm
Florida to help Komen reach its bold goal to reduce U.S. Betsy Burden, Age 59, Palm Beach Gardens
breast cancer deaths by 50 percent by 2026. Beach Gardens Denise is a 20-year survivor. She
The 2020 Komen Florida Betsy is a 13-year survivor. has been involved with the Race for
Warriors In Pink Are: As one of the founding members Cure for the past 21 years, serving as
Kay Alvarez, Age 43, West Palm of the Christ Fellowship Cancer a Race team captain and repeatedly
Beach Support Group, Betsy comforts recognized as a top ten individual
Kay is a one-year survivor. Despite other cancer patients and, as the fundraiser. She has also participated
undergoing seven surgeries, Kay president of the Lighthouse Dragons in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk
remained filled with determination, Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon four times in cities across the United
perseverance and persistence due to Boat Team, she offers survivors and States. She hopes that her support of
her family. Kay is determined to do their supporters the many benefits of Komen will be an inspiration to others
her absolute best to raise awareness healthy exercise and sisterhood camaraderie. so that one day there will be a world without breast cancer.
about early detection because that is
what saved her. 2020 Warriors In Pink on page 2
11th Annual Bluewater Babes ‘Fish For The Cure’

Weigh-In And Awards Dinner

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
Saturday, Oct. 5, there was a boat decorating contest
and water gun fights before boats headed to the inlet at
7:45 a.m.
• 8 to 3:30 p.m.: Anglers headed out the inlet to try to
catch the winning fish. The weigh-in was from 1 to 4:30
p.m. at Rybovich North Marina.

11th Annual Bluewater Babes on page 3
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Features Adoptable Furry Friends

At Second Annual Barks And Brews

Benefit at Downtown at the Gardens spotlighted the another successful Barks and Brews event,” stated Erin Devlin, tastings from Funky Buddha Brewery, Ocean Republic Brewing
nonprofit’s mission to “save dogs of all breeds and prepare dogs marketing manager for Downtown at the Gardens. “BDRR is Co., Twisted Trunk Brewing, Steam Horse Brewing, Tequesta
for their forever families.” a true champion for dogs in Palm Beach County and we are
Downtown at the Gardens and Big Dog Ranch Rescue honored to spotlight them and all the good they’re doing for Big Dog Ranch Rescue on page 6
(BDRR) raised a stein on Oct. 11 for the second annual Barks man’s best friend.”
and Brews, which benefited Big Dog Ranch Rescue. More than 300 guests
“We are thrilled to partner with Big Dog Ranch Rescue for enjoyed unlimited beer

Erin Devlin and William
Nicoloso Christopher Kraus, Lauree Simmons, John Ryan