Zumba, free mammograms, Susan Komen walk highlight breast cancer awareness

Project Pink: Free mammogram screenings through Jackson Health System for women 40 and older in Miami-Dade County. The program runs through Dec. 31. For more information or assistance registering, including scheduling an appointment, call the office of Miami-Dade Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis at 305-267-6377.

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Florida Breast Cancer Foundation: You can join the fight against breast cancer without spending a dime. The clothing, shoes and household goods you no longer need will become funding for breast cancer research, education and advocacy in Florida. Pickup is fast, free and tax-deductible through pickupsforbreastcancer.org. Schedule your pickup at https://us.list-manage.com/6H_MF7stSHb?e=72c1ff05ee&c2id=c81101a279501b72a418bdc840998665.

Groooove & Flow CHUgether: Wear pink and participate in a 90-minute Zumba celebration, a 60-minute yoga session plus live DJ entertainment, breakfast, local vendors, networking, raffles and a silent auction. All fitness levels are welcome; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10; The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St., Doral. $30 in advance through Oct. 9, $35 at the door. Space is limited; advance registration is encouraged through the SweatPals event page.

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Fourth Annual Pink Project: Free Breast and Pap Check Day: Free breast screenings and pap smears, vital information on breast cancer prevention, early detection and guidance for breast screenings. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Florida and available on Oct. 5 at its 12 health centers. Call 800-230-PLAN to reserve your spot.

2026 Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk: Join the thousands who will be walking to celebrate breast cancer survivors and support medical research through team fundraising. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami. The site opens at 7 a.m., the opening ceremony is at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The full course is 3.1 miles (5K) and the shorter course is 1.5 miles. To register and for information, go to https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=11253&pg=entry

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