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Participants dressed up for the Glam-A-Thon Glam Doll Strut at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale in 2016.
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Participants dressed up for the Glam-A-Thon Glam Doll Strut at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale in 2016.
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Wacoal Fit For the Cure. Oct. 4-28. For every woman who gets a professional bra fitting at an event, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen South Florida (no purchase is necessary). Free. To find an event near you, visit fitforthecure.com.

Go Pink Luncheon. Oct. 13. Noted journalist and breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual luncheon. $175. 11 a.m at Boca Raton Resort & Club Camino Real, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. 561-955-4142, kthomann@brrh.com or donate.brrh.com/gopink

Glam Doll Strut. Oct. 14. Walk through downtown Fort Lauderdale in fashionable, funny and fabulous attire. The event raises funds for local under-insured women undergoing breast cancer treatment and therapy through the Broward Health Foundation. $55 per person. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Glam-a-thon.com

22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale Race for the Cure. Oct. 14. Survivor procession, timed run and untimed walk/run,one-mile fun run, tot run for ages 2-7 and more. Visit website for prices. 6 a.m.-noon. Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. komenmiaftl.org/race

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Events raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Info at makingstrides.acsevents.org.

Oct. 14. 7:30- 9 a.m. Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach.

Oct. 21. 6:30-8:30 a.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.

Oct. 28. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Oct. 28. 7-9 a.m. Marlins Park, 501 NW 16th Ave., Miami.

Grapple For Life. Oct. 15. Proceeds from the police, fire and military grappling league event will go toward the American Cancer Society. 2-6 p.m. Holiday Park Gymnasium, 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr., Fort Lauderdale. eventbrite.com/e/grapple-for-life-tickets-37294272172

The Taste of Promenade. Oct. 16-22. Enjoy prix-fixe menus at various Promenade at Coconut Creek restaurants as part of a weeklong initiative, the Power of Pink, to raise awareness and funds for Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, part of the University of Miami Health System. Promenade at Coconut, Creek 4443 Lyons Road.

Paint the Mall Pink. Oct. 18. Pink Fun Walk, refreshments, interactive education, giveaways and more at Coral Square Mall in collaboration with Baptist Health South Florida. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Minimum $5 donation to participate, which will help support Susan G. Komen’s mission. 9469 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs.

Fight Like a Girl. Oct. 18. A breast cancer awareness field day hosted by the Student Government Association at Miami Dade College’s Hialeah Campus,. 1870 W. 49th St., Hialeah. facebook.com/events/775792192581301

Exhibit: Shades of Pink. Oct. 19 through Nov. 11. Paying homage to the significant impact that cancer has among people of color, the exhibit features the personal journeys of nine, local African-American women. $10. The Spady Museum, 170 SW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. 561-279-8883 or spadymuseum.com

Lipstick Lounge. Oct. 20. Cocktails, food, fashion, silent auction. Admission includes swag bag, two free drink tickets, and parking. Tickets $75 through Oct. 15, $95 through Oct. 19, $105 at the door per availability. At the Gallery of Amazing Things, 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach. Glam-a-thon.com

The Gardens Mall Shop and Share. Oct. 21. Brings mall receipts to the information desk and The Gardens Mall will donate proceeds back to Susan G. Komen South Florida. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. facebook.com/events/177527462788776

Pink-A-Thon Pink Event.Oct. 21. Breast cancer prevention presentations, Zumba class ($10 donation), silent auction and makeup demonstrations and makeovers provided by Macy’s. Benefiting Susan G. Komen. Noon-2 p.m. at Westland Mall, 1675 W. 49th St., Hialeah

Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention. Oct. 22. Two distance routes (50K and 100K), SAG, rest stops, raffle prizes, music, food and more. 100 percent of donations will benefit the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative. Free registration. Suggested donation of $25. 7:30 a.m. Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. raceroster.com/events/2017/13543/ride-for-breast-cancer-awareness-and-prevention

Downtowns Go Pink. Oct. 26. Avenues across Palm Beach County will go pink for one night. Restaurants, bars and businesses will help raise funds for breast cancer programs and research to find a cure. Visit website for participating businesses. 3-10 p.m. facebook.com/events/1564326116931121/

7th Annual Together in Pink Zumbathon. Oct. 28. Get up and dance to support the fight against breast cancer. 100 percent of proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale. $20. 9-11 a.m. InterContinental at Doral Miami, 2505 NW 87th Ave., Doral. eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-together-in-pink-zumbathon-tickets-35540021160

6th Annual Every Boob Counts 5K. Oct. 28. Run or walk around Lake Osborne in honor or memory of someone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Proceeds go to Susan G. Komen. Adults, $40; Students 18 and under, $35; Survivors, $35. 7:30-9:30 a.m. John Prince Park, 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. theebcfoundation.com/every-boob-counts

Conquerors in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Fashion Show. Oct. 29. Mingling, food, wine, fashion and recognition of women who survived breast cancer. Proceeds will go toward the National Breast Cancer Foundation. General admission, $59.02; VIP admission, $69.57. 6-10 p.m. Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park. eventbrite.com/e/conquerors-in-pink-breast-cancer-awareness-charity-fashion-show-tickets-36815208279

The Pink Tea. Oct. 29. Celebrate breast cancer survivors and advocates with a sweet and savory tea party lunch menu, live entertainment and guest speakers. $34.76. 1-3 p.m. Historic Enrico Dairy Farmhouse, 18450 NW 12th Ave., Miami Gardens. Proceeds benefit the Salute the Ribbon Foundation. eventbrite.com/e/paint-the-city-pink-2017-breast-cancer-awareness-events-tickets-34656132425

Not My Daughter…Find a Cure Now! Oct. 30. Explore the shopping boutique and then join a luncheon at noon. General admission, $75; VIPink with an included gift, $100. Heron Bay Marriott, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs. notmydaughter.org

Dance in Pink Zumbathon. Nov. 11. Get down and raise awareness for breast cancer with a 100 minute Zumba Master Class featuring a live DJ, raffles, prizes and over 50 local vendors. $18 in advance; $25 at the door. 11 a.m. 1150 G. Harold Dr. Holiday Park Gymnasium, Fort Lauderdale. 954-557-7169, danceinpinkcharityevent@gmail.com or danceinpink.com.

Autonation Pink Tie Bash. Nov. 15. NSU’s AutoNation Institute for Breast & Solid Tumor Cancer Research. Join Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso for a night of fundraising for breast cancer research with a Pink Tie Cocktail Party and VIP Pink Dinner. Pink Tie Bash: $60 in advance, $75 at the door. VIP Dinner: $250. 6 p.m. Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-292-7325 or tracy.roloff@att.net.

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