Page 2 - Southern Exposure - November '19

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Betsy Burden, Age 59, Brie Pestano, Age 34, director of Komen Florida. “They are helping us take the
Palm Beach Gardens Boynton Beach fight to every corner of our community to drive awareness
Betsy is a 13-year survivor. Brie is a two-year and save lives because they know if it can happen to them,
As one of the founding breast cancer survivor. She it can happen to anyone.”
members of the Christ wants to help other young To learn more about the Race for the Cure and Warriors
Fellowship Cancer Support breast cancer patients stay in Pink, visit https://komenflorida.org/2020-warriors-in-
Group, Betsy comforts other strong mentally as much pink/.
cancer patients and, as the as possible, believing a About Susan G. Komen And Komen Florida
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president of the Lighthouse positive attitude is essential Komen Florida is helping fuel research, advocate for
Dragons Breast Cancer to overcoming the battle. patients and support people facing breast cancer locally
Survivor Dragon Boat Team, Brie is also determined to through a variety of direct patient-centered services and
she offers survivors and find a way to help create a by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers
their supporters the many benefits of healthy exercise and network where women can share information that may and connect people to needed care across the state of
sisterhood camaraderie. help physicians and scientists determine the cause for the Florida. For more information, call (561) 514-3020 or
disease. visit www.komenflorida.org.
Tanya Burke, Age 52, The 2020 Warriors in Pink will share their experiences About Susan G. Komen®
West Palm Beach with the community throughout the year and have a special Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit
Tanya is a two-year role at the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure on breast cancer organization, working to save lives and
survivor. She found Jan. 25 in Downtown West Palm Beach. They will lead end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched,
her breast cancer early hundreds of survivors to the Meyer Amphitheatre stage comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this
thanks to a self-exam that during the Survivor Recognition Ceremony, where all disease across all fronts and supporting millions of
detected a lump that was will be recognized for their fight against breast cancer. people in the United States and in countries worldwide.
later diagnosed as Stage Following the ceremony, the Warriors will lead all We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs,
1A triple negative breast survivors on the 5K walk along Flagler Drive. They will improve access to high-quality care, offer direct
cancer. As a single African- follow a Ford pace car, the national supporter of the patient support and empower people with trustworthy
American woman, she Warriors in Pink program devoted to recognizing women information. Born out of a promise between two sisters,
wants to set an example of who live by the credo of taking charge, living out loud, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those
looking within for inspiration and helping more women harnessing power and standing together. affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching
of color become visible in the fight. “Our Warriors are an inspiration to all that we will not for tomorrow’s cures.
let breast cancer defeat us,” said Kate Watt, executive
Denise Kaslow, Age 57,
Palm Beach Gardens
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James Keegan, Age 71, Our Founder, Curtis S. Francisco, CFP , AIF built the wide array of services to you. At Asset Advisory Services,
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