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:
MAMMOPALOOZA – (October 1-31) Last year Broward Health performed 4,200 mammograms during the month of October. This year we are once again offering the special self-pay rate of $115. Most insurances accepted. Walk-ins are welcome. For appointments, call (954) 759-7500 or visit www.browardhealth.org/mammo. Mammograms are done at the Women’s Diagnostic & Wellness Center at Broward Health Coral Springs at 2901 Coral Hills Drive, 2nd floor.
Lipstick Lounge – (September 18, 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 information log on to www.glam-a-thon.com/lipsticklounge1
Glam Doll Strut – (October 17 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 2014 based on the number of members on their team. For more information log on to www.glam-a-thon.com/glamdollstrut
Mad Hatter’s Tea – (October 20 -6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Come wearing a creatively decorated “PINK” hat for contest judging and fun! This community event will include refreshments like texas bottled water, educational booths, music, raffles, prizes, chair massage, a meet & greet with Lisa Boccard herself, and more. EW Members: $5.00 /Guests of EW Members: $10.00/Non-members: $15. 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 Bracelet – (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 information, call (954) 968-2383.
Pink Flamingo Flock – (Sept-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! You can help in one of two ways:
1. 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.
2. Donate $15 for a pair of flamingos;keep one* and the other one will be placed in the hospital’s flock. Please join us! All proceeds will benefit the Lisa BoccardBreast Cancer Fund. For more information visit BrowardHealth.org/FlamingoFlock . *Flamingoes will be available for pick-up from the hospital’s Community Education Center.
Fitness for Breast Cancer Survivors – (ongoing every Monday-10:30am) – 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
Broward Health Coral Springs hosts ongoing FREE Breast Cancer Support Groups including the American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better Program is a community-based, FREE, national service. It teaches female cancer patients beauty tips to look better and feel good about how they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Call for meeting dates at Broward Health Coral Springs Women’s Center at 2901 Coral Hills Drive. For more information about either of these programs, call the Community Education
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.
Broward Health, providing service for more than 70 years, is a nationally recognized system offering world class healthcare services to our neighbors in South Florida. Broward Health includes Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health Community Health Services, Broward Health Physician Group and Broward Health Foundation. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.
