MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and ready to fight for and support survivors. Join the community in donating, participating in events, celebrating survivors and more to aid in the battle against breast cancer this month–and beyond.
Get “N” Formation Fitness Dance-A-Thon
The Beautiful Gate Inc. and Get “N” Formation Fitness are co-hosting the Dance-A-Thon breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Locals can attend the dance-a-thon and other attendant events to support breast cancer awareness. This fundraiser will also feature MASS Breast Health Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting uninsured women free mammograms to catch early signs of breast cancer. Although pre-registration to get a free mammogram screening at the event has ended, guests can still support women and help the foundations reach their goals of reducing late-stage breast cancer diagnoses. The event is free to attend and will be hosted at the Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Rd., Ocala.
Celebration Pointe Walk Against Cancer
The American Cancer Society will be hosting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Gainesville on Saturday, Oct. 25 starting at 9 a.m. Locals can donate, sign up to participate, lead a team or spectate for the fight against breast cancer and to support survivors. The walk will be taking place at 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville with volunteers throughout so guests can make donations at the event.
Florida Horse Park Let’s Go Show
Let’s Go Show is hosting a breast cancer awareness show from Oct. 24-26 to fundraise for survivors. The show will be supporting All About You Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors with financial assistance for care and necessities. The show will feature musical freestyle, a dress-up parade, a driving hat contest, free clinics and more. The fundraiser will be hosted at Florida Horse Park for all 3 days and proceeds from sales of merch such as shirts go to All About You Angels.
MASS Breast Health Education is hosting a free 3D mammogram screening event on Friday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m.-noon. Participants must register before the event begins to get a screening or register on-site for a future date. Attend this event for convenience and help reach the goal of eliminating late-stage breast cancer diagnoses. The event will be taking place at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 165 NW Cali Drive, Lake City.
Bunco Babes of Ocala is hosting a bunco tournament to support breast cancer awareness and fundraise for the nonprofit Michelle-O-Gram on Oct. 11 from 5-10 p.m. The theme of this event is “Pretty in Pink” so make sure to wear dazzling pink outfits for dinner, dancing, a 50/50 chance drawing, items for auction, prizes, a full bar and more. This is their 13th year of breast cancer fundraising to support women getting necessary medical care while limiting debt and supporting early cancer detection. The fundraiser will be held at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala.
Another way to support breast cancer survivors and awareness is to donate to organizations dedicated to helping and supporting survivors with every facet of their journey from diagnosis to post-diagnosis care. Getting woman, the necessary medical care while keeping them out of debt is a big way to help the community. If going to events is off the table, there are some non-profit organizations dedicated to making sure breast cancer survivors get the help they need.
Dollar For is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients to avoid medical debt. They are a free service for patients in need of financial assistance for medical care, eliminating debts that patients shouldn’t have to incur.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to fundraising for cancer research, treatment and care. They provide information, refer patients to resources and provide programs and services.
Bunco Babes of Ocala and Michelle-O-Gram
Bunco Babes of Ocala is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising and spreading awareness for breast cancer. Proceeds go to Michelle-O-Gram, who they partner with to provide mammograms to women in need to avoid late-stage breast cancer diagnoses.
All About You Angels is a nonprofit dedicated to providing comfort and care to women affected by breast cancer. They host fashion shows to fundraise and bring awareness for survivors.