Olivia will be the Grand Marshall for the 19th Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®
Olivia Newton-John to Participate in 19th Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure® on January 30
WHAT: Singer, actress and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John will participate in the 19th Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®. A breast cancer survivor, Newton-John will be honored in the Survivor Celebration, address race participants, distribute samples of her Liv Aid breast self-examination kit, and walk in the 5K race to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Olivia Newton-John successfully overcame her own battle with breast cancer in the 1990s. She used her experience to gain greater self-awareness and became a positive inspiration to millions of people battling cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, Newton-John has become increasingly well known and respected for talking openly about her battle with breast cancer and for promoting public awareness of the importance of early detection. In addition, construction has recently begun on the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre (ONJCWC) in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. The ONJCWC will deliver a comprehensive range of cancer services, all under one roof. It will include facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and deliver international research programs of all types of cancers. A dedicated Wellness Centre will provide complimentary therapies that will work alongside the latest medical treatment - to help heal the whole person - body, mind and spirit.
WHEN: Saturday, January 30
Race activities begin at 7:30 a.m.
Survivor Celebration, 10:00 a.m. – Meyer Amphitheater
WHERE: Meyer Amphitheater
104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach
For more information call 561-514-3020 or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.
Photo by Michelle Day
Thanks to Anita Holmes, Executive Director The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for the information, and Britt Monroe for the Press Release
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