Best Ways To Get Involved With Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Los Angeles
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as such, is a great for all Angelenos to get involved. Lots of activities honor this cause throughout the month in the City of Angeles, so get ready to take part by running, by walking, by cheering on participants, by going shopping and/or by attending a lecture to help spread the word. Remember, in this particular fight, everybody wins. Think pink!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Microsoft Square at L.A. Live
800 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 00000
(213) 427-7382
www.ascevents.com
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015
Walk with the Los Angeles chapter of the American Cancer Society to held raise awareness as well as funds for this esteemed charity on Oct. 17. Check in to take part is at 7am, with the event officially starting at 8am at L.A. Live in the heart of downtown. Participants will gather in Microsoft Square prior to this meaningful three-mile march designed to help fund lifesaving research regarding breast cancer and to bring this cause to the forefront. Meanwhile, a coffee truck courtesy of Gavina Coffee will be on hand serving everyone who has gathered at LA. Live in the early morning hours get a hit of caffeine as they are sent on their way, while a survivors tent will be set up at the start of the walk inside with information and a special gifts waiting for those who have suffered or who are fighting breast cancer.
Women Caring For Women Lecture
Cedars'Sinai Medical Center
Harvey Morse Auditorium
8700 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-9422
www.cedars-sinai.edu
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015
This gathering of all kinds of women on October 8th is all about breast cancer, including a discussion on everything from thought-provoking statistics to new reconstruction techniques. Many physicians will be on hand starting at 6pm, with Dr. Farin Amersi talking about breast cancer on a global scale, Dr. Catherine Dang speaking about breast cancer in younger females, and Dr. Elizabeth Kim addressing the reconstruction journey in terms of plastic surgery for breast cancer survivors.
Pink At The Langham, Huntington Pasadena
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 568-3900
www.langhamhotels.com
Throughout October, this illustrious Pasadena property will cause everyone to tune into Breast Cancer Awareness by celebrating the 30-day event in a number of pertinent ways. For starters, everyone who books into this caring hotel will be part of the movement, as 10 percent of the cost of a room will go to the Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center at Huntington Hospital. In addition, a special afternoon tea with Wedgwood, held every Sunday in October, will not only offer the ability to sample a sparkling rose and pink chocolate treats in the lobby lounge, but all takers will be given 20 percent of what was spent during the 10th month of the year toward this fancy outpost's next afternoon tea at the discerning Langham. Finally, in the Chuan Spa, spa treatments like the infinity loving package will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 10 percent of the proceeds also going to the Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center.
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Making Strides Santa Monica 3.1 Mile Walk
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(562) 437-0792 x238
www.acsevents.org
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015
Survivors and supporters of this massive cause will gather round at the Santa Monica Pier starting line on Oct. 24 starting at 10 a.m. for a power walk on the beach to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This "celebration of survivorship," lets everyone help raise funds for the cause that affects so many Angelenos. Prior to and after the walk at the tent circle, musical performances will take place, as will special shopping and snacking opportunities. In addition, the American Cancer Society will provide all kinds of literature on the subject at hand.
Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
30100 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 707-1220
www.bridgesagainstbreastcancer.org
Nov. 20-21, 2015
October will end, but the fight against breast cancer never stops, as evidenced by this main event held the month after the official month for awareness. Slated for Nov. 20 at 6pm, when a reception designed for brides and their friends and families will be held, and Nov. 21 from 10am to 3pm, when the actual sale of magnificent name brand and designer bridal gowns will take place. These new and lightly used dress confections will be greatly discounted, all the while giving an important cause the spotlight through a group that gives funding to help assist programs designed to help cancer patients and their loving caretakers in their time of need.