Breast Cancer awareness

In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a Celebration of Life & Candle Lighting Ceremony is set for Wednesday, Oct. 08, 1 to 3 p.m., at Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Guest speakers include: Susan Richter, Vista Health System - 1:15 to 1:30 p.m. Topic: Breast Cancer 101 - What Happens when you have an Abnormal Mammogram; Rosalind Franklin University Community Care Connection - 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. Topic: Reducing your risk for disease, early detection to live longer and a healthier life; Betzy Berganza, YWCA of Lake County - 1:45 to 2 p.m. Topic: Women's Health - Complimentary Breast Health Programs/Mammogram; Ellen Becker, Specialist Community Events, American Cancer Society - 2 to 2:15 p.m. Topic: Programs & Services offered by American Cancer Society& Making Strides Against Breast Cancer; Vistas Hospice & Palliative Care - 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. Topic: How to care for a love one with cancer. For information and to RSVP, call Park Place at: (847) 244-9242 and visit www.waukegantownship.com and become a fan on facebook at: www.facebook/waukegantownship.com.