Susan G. Komen breast cancer walk returns. Here’s what to know

The annual Miami/Ft. Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk returns Saturday to the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition grounds, with thousands expected to join the fight against breast cancer.

This year’s event has a fundraising goal of $700,000 to support breast cancer research and resources, including Komen’s Patient Care Center and Center for Public Policy. So far, more than $400,000 has been raised; organizers expect 9,000 walkers.

Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men over their lifetimes. In Florida, estimates call for 23,920 new diagnoses and 3,210 deaths in 2025, Komen officials say.

“The work Komen does for people with breast cancer, survivors and those with increased risk of breast cancer is not possible without the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk and the critical money we raise from our generous supporters,” said Gil Zepeda, development manager of Komen South Florida.

Here’s what you need to know about the event:

Komen Walk

The walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition, 11201 SW 24th St.

Attendees can begin arriving at 7 a.m. when check-in opens. The opening ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9 a.m.

Parking

Parking will be free for all attendees.

For those relying on a GPS, use the address of Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th St., to enter the fairgrounds using the park’s entrance at Coral Way on Southwest 24th Street and 112th Avenue. Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area. Handicap accessible parking will be available.

How long is the walk?

The Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk will be three miles in length. If you prefer a shorter walk, a one-mile route is also available.

Saturday’s walk is open to everyone, including children of all ages. Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed at all times.

How to register and donate

To register and donate, visit the Komen website.

The walk is free, but donations are encouraged. You first must make an account and then decide if you want to start or join a fundraising team or register as an individual. A list of teams and participants is on the website.

The leaderboard shows that team For The Love of Mother has raised over $22,000 as of Thursday.

More breast cancer events this month

• Mobile mammogram clinic

Trulieve will host a Mobile Mammogram Clinic at its North Miami Beach clinic in partnership with Susan G. Komen. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at its location, 15100 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. Book an appointment here.

• Pink Project Day

Planned Parenthood of Florida will host its third annual Pink Project Day on Monday, Oct. 6, where people can get free breast checkups and pap tests regardless of their health insurance status. Its South Florida locations include Golden Glades-Miami, 585 NW 161st St., Suites 200-300; Kendall, 8900 SW 117th Ave., Unit 207-B; and Pembroke Pines, 263 N. University Dr.

Visit Planned Parenthood for more information.

• Zumba Tropichica master class

305 Pink Pack, a South Florida organization supporting woman battling breast cancer with resources such as free childcare and transportation, is hosting various events this month. The Zumba class will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at Woody’s, 600 Payne Drive, Miami Springs. For a full list of events, check out their site.

• Fashionably Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

This annual gathering, organized by SFLHCC and sponsored by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to educate and support those affected by breast cancer. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables.

This is a ticketed event where prices for members start at $110 and for nonmembers at $135. To buy tickets, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qv5563y

• InterContinental Miami Goes Pink: Pink Power Yoga

Pink attire will be required at this guided yoga flow and sound bowl healing event at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at InterContinental Miami SkyLawn, 100 Chopin Plaza, sponsored by Baptist Health-Miami Cancer Institute.

Tickets start at $23.18 and proceeds will go BRCAStrong.

• Latest advances in breast cancer treatment

Lauren Carcas, M.D., specializing in breast and medical oncology at Baptist Health, will discuss the future of cancer care at this free virtual event, noon, Oct. 21. To register, go to https://gcsf.gnosishosting.net/Events/Calendar or call 786-527-7680

• Pink Game

The Miami Hurricanes will be being having a “Pink Game” when they play the Louisville Cardinals at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Hard Rock Stadium.

They will pay tribute to those affected by breast cancer. A Sylvester breast cancer survivor will take the field and ring a chemo bell in recognition of completing her chemo treatment.

This story was originally published October 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM.