FORT MYERS, Fla. – November is lung cancer awareness month and our local lung cancer support group is kicking it off with a special run to promote public awareness and support. It’s the “Lungevity breathe deep fundraising 5K walk and fun run.”
It’s this Saturday at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers. Check in is at 8 a.m. The program kicks off at 9 a.m. and the walk/fun run is at 9:15 a.m.
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