2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Events in South Florida
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will join community partners across South Florida for educational programs, luncheons, walks and sporting events supporting breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings communities together to share trusted information, encourage early detection and support people affected by breast cancer.
Throughout September and October, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth—University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will join community organizations across South Florida for educational programs, awareness luncheons, walks and sporting events. The schedule includes activities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, reflecting Sylvester’s commitment to community partnership, education and engagement.
These events offer opportunities to learn from breast cancer experts, connect with local organizations and show support for patients, survivors, families and others whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
2026 Events
The following events will include participation or representation from Sylvester.
- Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale
- Community partner: BRCA Strong
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium
- Community partner: Miami Hurricanes
- Time: To be announced
Oct. 9: South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fashionably Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Biltmore Hotel
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Alejandra Perez
Oct. 15: Good Morning, Coral Gables Breast Cancer Breakfast
- Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Biltmore Hotel`
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Susan Kesmodel, Dr. Jessica Meshman
- Time: 7:30 to 11 a.m.
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena
- Community partner: American Cancer Society
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Jacaranda Country Club
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Carmen Calfa, Dr. Lauren Oshry, Dr. Alejandra Perez, Dr. Aeisha Rivers
Oct. 23: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Breast Cancer 365 Luncheon
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Billy’s Stone Crab
- Community partner: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
- Featured Speakers: Dr. Carmen Calfa, Dr. Jessica Crystal
- Time: 7:30 to 11 a.m.
- Location: To be announced
- Community partner: American Cancer Society
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel and Convention Center
Get Involved
Faculty, staff, physicians, researchers and community members are encouraged to participate in the scheduled walks and attend events that are open to them. By joining these community activities, South Floridians can help keep breast cancer education, early detection and support visible throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.
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Tags: breast cancer, cancer research, Cancer Support Services, cancer survivorship, Division of Medical Oncology, Dr. Carmen Calfa, Jessica MacIntyre, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sylvester’s Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute