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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

American Cancer Society launches Broward County breast cancer awareness fundraising season

The American Cancer Society and local media foundations have launched the breast cancer awareness season in Broward County with a goal to raise at least $1 million. The initiative includes community walks scheduled for October 17 in Broward and October 24 in Miami-Dade.

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Why It Matters

The campaign aims to fund research and support services for breast cancer, a disease that affects one in eight women in their lifetime.

Key Facts

  • The American Cancer Society aims to raise at least $1 million for breast cancer research and awareness.
  • Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in U.S. women, excluding skin cancer.
  • One in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • A fundraising walk is scheduled for Broward County on October 17.
  • A fundraising walk is scheduled for Miami-Dade County on October 24.
  • The kickoff event was held at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.

Who's Mentioned

organizationChannel 18 Foundation“Co-organizer of the kickoff event.”personSharon Delgado“Local chair of the American Cancer Society.”organizationChannel 7 Foundation“Co-organizer of the kickoff event.”organizationAmerican Cancer Society“Primary organizer of the fundraising campaign.”personVivian Gonzalez“7Weather meteorologist and event emcee.”locationWar Memorial Auditorium“Venue for the kickoff celebration.”