Upcoming breast cancer awareness events

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Monday begins Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease that affects one in eight women in the United States. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Baptist Health Corbin will host several events throughout the month to help spread awareness of the disease. Beginning at 4 p. Ribbons will also be available for purchase during the ceremony. Ribbons will be displayed in the trees at Nibroc Park, with the name on each ribbon read aloud during the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, participants will release pink balloons in honor or memory of those who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer. The dog show will begin at 6 p.

The noncompetitive 3- to 5-mile walks are held in about communities around the country to celebrate people who have battled breast cancer, to raise money for research and to help educate people on how to reduce the risk. For details, go to www. In partnership with organizations around Middlesex County, Middlesex Hospital's Comprehensive Breast Center is presenting its Breast Health Road Show — a series of educational events that encourage breast cancer awareness, prevention and screening. High St. For details, contact Camille Servodidio, clinical manager of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Middlesex Hospital, at or email camille.

In this three-day event, each step you take in the mile journey is a step to bring a cure a little closer. Make new friends, create lasting memories, and walk to celebrate the ta-tas. Grab your helmet and inflate your bike tires for a fun ride to celebrate the lives affected by breast cancer. Regardless if you're a seasoned cyclist or a hobbyist, riders of all abilities are encouraged to come together to ride for a cure.