Best Ways To Get Involved With Breast Cancer Awareness Month Near OC
October is breast cancer awareness month, and Southern California has plenty of opportunities to help the fight against this disease. Join in the cause at these empowering events.
Making Strides Of Orange County
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 556-2787
main.acsevents.orgYou can do your part by walking at the Making Strides of Orange County event. The organization has been able to help save 490 lives a day by implementing education, research, legislature and awareness about breast cancer. This local Orange County event has accumulated about $44,000 in proceeds throughout the years and will still be going strong with your help. Invite family and friends to come along and be sure to register on the website.
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San Diego 3-Day
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(800) 996-3DAY, Option 6
www.the3day.orgIf you want to help save the lives of others while burning some significant calories, the San Diego 3-Day may be for you. The event will have participants walk 60 miles over a three-day period. In addition to individual participation, you can join an already existing team or start your own to help fight breast cancer and motivate each other to the finish line. Most of the proceeds will help fund research, outreach and awareness. Not only will you walk off some extra pounds for a good cause, you will be able to bond with new friends and old while making a difference in the community. If you think you're up for the challenge, you can register here.
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Be Aware Foundation's 8th Annual Stomp Out Breast Cancer
Oak Creek Golf Club
1 Golf Club Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(714) 915-3101
beawarefoundation.orgJoin Be Aware Foundation for a day of wine, craft brews, food and fun - all for a good cause. There are several ways to get involved. You can buy a ticket to attend the event, become a sponsor, contribute to the auction or be part of a "stomp team." For more information on how to participate in the event, go to the website.
Tee It Up For A Cure Golf Clinics At Torrey Pines
11480 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 573-2760
komensandiego.orgGrab your golf clubs for a good cause at Tee It Up For A Cure Clinics at Torrey Pines. All levels of golfers are welcome, so whether you are a beginner who wants to learn golf basics, or are an advanced player who wants to sharpen your game, you can benefit from the event. To participate, it only costs $40 per person and 50 percent of the money raised will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of San Diego.
Avon 39: The Walk To End Breast Cancer
4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 255
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 931-3003
www.avon39.orgSince 2003, Avon 39: The Walk To End Breast Cancer has promoted women's wellness and raised $550,000,000 to fight against breast cancer. More than 200,000 people have participated and "earned their 39" miles. For a chance at a slimmer waistline, to meet new friends and to help fund a cure for breast cancer, sign up here.
