October 1 is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.In support of Hispanic Heritage Month and ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Fresco y Más launched its second Community Donation Program this year benefiting the League Against Cancer. Now through Oct. 15, customers who shop at any of the 23 Fresco y Más locations in South Florida can contribute and help the organization raise the funds it needs to continue helping thousands of South Floridians battle cancer.
The Community Donation Program is live in stores now during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, taking place also through October 15, which include events showcasing Hispanic culture.
On October 12 we invite the community to visit Fresco y M ás stores and make a donation during checkout, while they also take a moment to enjoy a domino tournament, a color-by-number community mural interpreting Hispanic food culture by Hispanic artist Marlon Pruz, live music performances and cooking demonstrations courtesy of La Fe Foods.
- The next Hispanic Heritage event takes place in Fresco y Más on Saturday, October 12, at 3701 NW 7th Street Miami, FL 33126 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The League Against Cancer estimates that cancer treatments can amount to as much as $50,000 per patient, even more in some cases. Not all South Floridians have the financial means to get healthier, which is why the work The League Against Cancer (Liga Contra el Cancer) does in the community is very important—providing free medical care to uninsured cancer patients, including breast cancer patients. The League Against Cancer depends on grants and donations from the public and private sector to carry out its lifesaving work, and uses its funds to provide treatment to low-income cancer patients who would otherwise have no access to medical care.