HIALEAH, Fla. — In honor of National Pink Day, The Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative (WBHI) is hosting its annual Summer Breast Cancer Awareness event this Saturday. It will take place at the Macy’s in Hialeah’s Westland Mall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One in eight women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. WBHI is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to transforming and saving lives through disease prevention and early detection. Saturday’s event will offer no-cost mammograms, by appointment, to the public. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., WBHI has partnered with Jackson Health System and Mount Sinai Medical Center to also provide on-site heart screenings.

Participants who complete their mammogram screening will receive complimentary fresh fruits and vegetables, a raffle ticket for a Macy’s men’s fragrance basket, women’s fragrance basket, or Starbucks gift basket, as well as a $100 gas gift card.

Host partner, Macy’s, will offer mini makeovers and other special experiences. Saturday’s event also invites attendees to purchase a specialty license plate to help fund the fight against breast cancer and heart disease. The first five people to successfully purchase their Disease Prevention & Early Detection Specialty license plate at the event will receive a luxury hair care basket valued at more than $400.

Mammogram screenings are offered by appointment only. To reserve your time, call 305-825-4081. Westland Mall is located at 1777 West 49th Street in Hialeah.

Know your numbers: No-cost breast, heart screenings taking place at Westland Mall

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