|
Upcoming events ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
|
|
| |
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Help make a positive impact on breast cancer. The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raises funds to support breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers through a noncompetitive fundraising walk. Create your own team or search "UF Health" to join a team or donate.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m.
Where: Celebration Pointe, 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
UF Radiation Oncology Pink Pumpkin Challenge
| |
 |
Help recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month during UF Radiation Oncology's Pink Pumpkin challenge. Dress them up in sparkles, sequins, lace, with inspirational messages and drawings, or anything you can imagine! Patients and staff can vote for their favorite pumpkin daily from Oct. 28-31.
Drop off your pumpkin by Oct. 28 at the Radiation Oncology Reception Desk, first floor, Davis Cancer Pavilion. Judging and a bake sale to benefit the American Cancer Society will occur at 2 p.m. Oct. 29.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
UF Health Women's Health Expo
The event begins with a women’s health expo, where you can mingle and discover ways you can help you and your family live healthier lives. Then join us for dinner and hear from UF Health experts on various topics important to women of all ages.
Speakers include Lisa Spiguel, M.D., who will present the latest information about breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and David Iglesias, M.D., who will present an overview of gynecologic cancers.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton UF Conference Center, Gainesville, FL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Breast health education and screening events
The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support & Resource Center, in partnership with the UF Health Cancer Center, will host a series of breast health education and screening events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
These events are part of the MASS program, designed to reduce late-stage breast cancer diagnoses among uninsured women in Florida by offering free mammograms through the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The events include educational sessions, mobile mammography screenings, and community discussions at various locations across the state. Participants can sign up for these free services by preregistering online.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Forum: "What Everyone Should Know About Breast Cancer"
UF Health invites you to participate in a free Q&A session about the latest information on breast cancer, led by a panel of health care experts.
When: Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m.
Where: Marriott Jacksonville Downtown, Jacksonville, FL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Being A Woman Online Breast Cancer Support Group
The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support & Resource Center's Being A Woman online breast cancer support group is open to women who are newly diagnosed, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. The group provides a safe and confidential space to share information, feelings, provide and receive support and learn from one another while being surrounded by women who understand.
When: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7-8 p.m.
Where: Online
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Shimmering Lanterns of Hope
This community event features breast cancer resources, guest speakers, vendors, and wellness demos. Proceeds benefit mammography efficiency suite updates at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. With a donation of $25 or more, you can reserve a lantern in honor of a loved one affected by breast cancer.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 4-8 p.m.
Where: UF Health Leesburg Hospital, Leesburg, FL
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Climb for Cancer Foundation Hogtown 5K Beer Run
| |
|
The 11th annual Hogtown 5K Beer Run benefits the Climb for Cancer Foundation.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Haile Plantation, Gainesville, FL
|
|
|
|
|
