b'CHARITY OF THE MONTHWICKENBURG BREAST CANCER NETWORKW omen in the U.S. have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. An estimated 290,000 new cases were diagnosed in 2022 alone. Men also get breast cancer with nearly 3,000 new cases in 2022. Survival rates nudge up to 90% with early detection. Awareness and action is the key to early detection. In 2001, Joan McDermott, a breast cancer survivor, took up the banner to raise awareness in our community by formingCome enjoy a great time and a Komen Race for the Curedelicious menu at the depot!satellite team. Over the nextOPEN DAILY 2pm11pm (or later if the eight years, thousands of dollars were raised locally but proceedsparty is still going!)CLOSED on Wednesdayswere not available to fund free HAPPY HOUR 4pm-6pm on Beers, mammograms for the uninsuredDrafts, Drinks, and Appetizers in Wickenburg. KARAOKE Every Thu. and Sat. from 7pm-11pmThe solution came in 2009 with the formation of the non-profit Wickenburg POOL TOURNAMENT on Sundays at Breast Cancer Network (WBCN). WBCN continued the annual October walk but2pmCall to sign up!TO-GO Ordersrenamed it Wickenburg Walks to Boot Breast Cancer. All proceeds are now used27200 S State Hwy 89 Congress, AZ 85332to fund mammograms and diagnostics for underinsured and uninsured women928-427-6355and men in Wickenburg and 12 surrounding rural communities. To date, more than $250,000 has been raised from the walk, donations, sponsorships, and more recently, a golf tournament. Funds are donated to the Pink Ribbon Angels, a Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) program that has provided free services to more than 2,600 people. Additional amounts were donated in 2022 to help fund state-of-the-art 3-D mammogram equipment for WCH. Each year, approximately 500 people and 20 teams fromWANNA Wickenburg and the NW Valley participate in person orKEEP OUTvirtually. The 15th annual walk on Oct. 15, 2023, beginsTHE HEAT on Apache Street, in front of the Wickenburg Library, continues through downtown and into the scenic SimpsonsTHIS SUMMER?Ranch. Participants can choose to walk 1 mile or 5k. On- We Can site registration begins at 7 a.m. followed by an opening ceremony at 7:45 a.m. to honor survivors and recognizeHelp!teams with the most members and most dollarsValleyWide Serviceraised. Race-day participants receive a free drawingSame Day & Next Day Serviceticket for fabulous prizes.We Specialize In:Visit wickenburgbootsbreastcancer.org to register online Storefronts Call Us For Aor download a registration form. Registration forms Custom Showers FREE ESTIMATE Custom Mirrorsare also available at Your Secretary, 340 W Wickenburg Shade ScreensWay, Wickenburg.Residential WindowsWBCN relies on donations, sponsorships, and volunteers Window Film 10% OFFMention this ad and receive Glass Railingsto continue its work.Contact us at wbcn2018@gmail to Window Repair & Replacementfind out how you can help. Board Up Service24 Hour every time you need us!Follow us on Facebook:Emergency Service Office:facebook.com/Wickenburg breast cancer network We Service Your Every Glass Need. 928-232-354025 N Adams St. Wickenburg, AZ 85390ArizonaRealCountry.com September 2023 41'