Daytona Beach - The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Pink Power Walk. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point in life.

“The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early,” said Ron Rondeau, interim administrator, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. “A mammogram can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. Let’s make a difference by spreading the word about early detection and encourage families, communities, organizations, and others to get involved.”

The Pink Power Walk takes place on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117.

Speakers include Sophie Kirtley DOH-Volusia, a breast cancer survivor, Leslie Castillo, from the American Cancer Society, and Solinka Murillo-Mclntosh, DOH-Volusia assistant director. The event is open to DOH-Volusia employees, community partners, the public and news media.

What: Pink Power Walk
When: Thursday, October 15, 2015
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117