No one fights alone: Orlando VA to walk for breast cancer awareness

ORLANDO, Fla. — Local veterans and other community members will put their best foot forward to support breast cancer awareness.

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To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Orlando VA Healthcare System will host an event and walk on Oct. 18.

The VA will support those affected and those celebrating their journey.

A series of events will also be held in October to raise awareness of early detection and provide resources for veterans and their families.

See the list below:

On Friday, Oct. 18, the Orlando VA Medical Center will host a tabling event from 10 a.m. to noon in the first-floor hallway near the canteen. At 12:15 p.m., an awareness walk will follow at the flagpole in front of the medical center.
Friday, Oct. 25, the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic will host a tabling event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an awareness walk at noon.
Friday, Oct. 25, the Daytona VA clinic will host a tabling event from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and a walk from noon - 1 p.m.
On Friday, Oct. 25, the Deltona VA Clinic will host a tabling event from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by an awareness walk at noon.
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Kissimmee VA Clinic will host a tabling event from 8:30 a.m. to noon, followed by an awareness walk.

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