October events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Who: Open to the public
When: All October
Where:" National, check the site for races planned in your area
http://ww5.komen.org/default.aspx



What: Global Breast Cancer Conference
Who: "This conference aims to bring together scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and policymakers to increase global awareness of breast cancer, enhance a better understanding of the disease and its medical treatments, and improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients."
When: October 8-10
Where: Sheraton Grande Walkerhill, Seoul, Korea
http://www.gbcc.kr/01about/about_01b.htm



What: Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk
Who: Open to the public
When: Various dates through October
Where: National, check the site for walks planned in your area
http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage



What: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Who: Open to the public
When: October 10-11
Where: New York
http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_homepage



What: National Mammography Day
Who: Open to the public
When: October 15
Where: National
http://www.nypcancerprevention.com/issue/4/con_cal/oct/national-mammography-day.shtml



What: Ride to Empower
Who: Open to the public
When: October 22-25
Where: Red Rock, Nevada
http://ride.networkofstrength.org/page.aspx?pid=889