In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health Coral Springs will host the following events with proceeds to benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, a fund that helps women in need obtain free mammograms and breast treatments. This month’s events include:
Breast Cancer Support Group – (Oct 4th – ongoing the 1st Wed of the month @10 am) The open group concept is to be a support network for individuals and their families who are newly diagnosed as well as those who have been going through the disease process. Meets monthly and focuses on emotional guidance, coping skills, resources, facing treatment “how to,” and knowing you are not alone. Special visit from Lisa Boccard on the Oct 4th meeting. Meet at the Women’s Diagnostic & Wellness Center in the Lisa Room, 2901 Coral Hills Drive, Suite 270. For more information, contact group facilitator at 954-346-4260.
Glam Doll Strut -(October 14 from 11am-3pm)- The Glam Doll Strut is the hippest stiletto extravaganza to hit the streets of Fort Lauderdale! Thousands of divas will descend on SW 2nd Street wearing some of the most fashionable, fabulous and innovative attire imaginable. The strut kicks off in grand style as the teams shimmy, shake and sashay for the celebrity judging panel and with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Broward Health Foundation/Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. This year FOUR teams will be crowned Queen of Glam-A-Thon 2017 based on the number of members on their team. This year includes the Glam Food & Wine Tasting which is open to the public. For more information log on to www.glam-a-thon.com
Mad Hatter’s Tea – (October 17 -6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) – Come party in PINK wearing a creatively decorated “PINK” hat for contest judging and fun! This community event will include a new “pampered lounge” to indulge yourself. Kick back and enjoy chair massages, refreshments, educational booths, music, raffles, prizes, tata trivia and more. Also, meet & greet with Lisa Boccard herself. EW Members: $5.00 /Guests of EW Members: $10.00/Non-members: $15. Tables fill up quickly and you can reserve a table for an additional fee of $10(group of 4) or $20 (group of 8). Event will be held at the Broward Health Coral Springs Museum of the Art at 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065. Call to reserve your seat at (954) 759-7400 or visit www.browardhealth.org/events
Brighton Collectibles Power of Pink Campaign – (October 1-31) Brighton Collectibles will hold its annual “Power for Pink” campaign where they will sell their signature jewelry piece. A portion of the sale for each piece will be donated to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund to help women in need obtain free mammograms. Purchase the jewelry piece at the Coconut Creek Brighton Store at the Promenade. 4425 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. For more info., call (954) 968-2383.
Pink Flamingo Flock -(Sept 29-Oct 31) – Broward Health Coral Springs is going to the birds this October – well, a flock of flamingos standing up to breast cancer to be exact. Honor your loved one with a PINK Flamingo! How? Donate $10 for a flamingo that will be placed in our flock on the hospital grounds with a name tag honoring a loved one with breast cancer or a survivor. All proceeds will benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. For more information or to make your purchase, call 954-344-3329.
Fitness for Breast Cancer Survivors – (ongoing every Monday-11:30am) – This FREE class is open to cancer survivors to increase freedom of movement after breast surgery. In addition, it focuses on recovering energy and strength diminished by lifesaving breast cancer treatments. The program focuses on increasing range of motion, flexibility and lymphatic flow with a total body workout that pays particular attention to the upper body. Held at Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Office Complex 3100 Coral Hills Drive. Call 954-344-3344
Ethos’Greek Bistro & Ciao Cucina Bar (at the Promenade in Coconut Creek) & Ethos Greek Bistro (at Wilton Manors) – (Oct 1-31) will donate a portion of their sales to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Enjoy the cuisine at either one of these restaurants throughout the month of October all for a good cause.
Lipstick Lounge – (October 20, 8pm-11pm) – The pink carpet will roll out at the Gallery of Amazing Things in Dania Beach for the most dazzling and exotic fashion event to capture the heart of South Florida …and with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Broward Health Foundation/Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Cocktails, Cosmetics & Confections collide at the uber event of the year…the Lipstick Lounge. For more info. log on to www.glam-a-thon.com/lipsticklounge.html
Mammogram Screenings – (all year)-If you are in need of your annual mammogram and don’t have the funds to pay for it, you may qualify to obtain your mammogram and breast care through the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. Call for eligibility at the Broward Health Coral Spring’s Women’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center at 954-346-4242. Insurance is accepted. We encourage you to make your appointment for your annual screening during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month as your annual reminder.
The Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund was founded in 2003 by Vincent and Terry Boccard in support of Vincent’s sister Lisa and her fight with breast cancer. The mission of the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund is to provide funding for care that may otherwise be unattainable, for the women in our community to obtain screening mammograms and breast treatments if necessary.