AdventHealth Waterman raises nearly $60,000 in local fight against breast cancer

Throughout October, AdventHealth Waterman hosted and attended several activities and educational events to promote the importance of breast health and the early detection of breast cancer.

Through events such as the women’s health expo Pinking Ceremony, the sixth annual PINK OUT™ 5K Walk/Run, and the sixth annual Ladies Legacy Luncheon, the hospital announced in a press release that it raised more than $57,000 for the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation’s cancer care fund which supports cancer education and screenings, including mammograms for those in need.

Attendees were encouraged to donate a new bra for the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties women’s shelter. The community helped AdventHealth Waterman donate nearly 300 bras for local women in need.

In addition, local businesses in Lake County also supported these fundraising efforts. During October, several area businesses donated a portion of sales, while others sold tags for AdventHealth Waterman’s signature lawn flamingos.

The participating businesses included:

• Bella Toscana Med Spa, 1699 Mayo Dr., Tavares
• Danny Len Buick GMC, 17605 US-441, Mount Dora
• SuperWash Express, 18805 US-441, Mount Dora
• Lake/Bay Pharmacy, 710 N. Bay St., Eustis
• Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 US-441, Leesburg

AdventHealth Waterman also supported various community events during October, including the Food Bank Screening event, Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Tavares Chamber of Commerce member luncheon, National Night Out, City of Eustis benefit fair and Lake Sumter State College benefit fair.

In addition to the funds raised, AdventHealth Waterman also perform 3D mammograms for a special low-rate of $30 during October. During the month, AdventHealth Waterman provided more than 1,000 3D mammograms.

About AdventHealth Waterman

AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares has 287-beds and is one of the six hospitals in Flagler, Lake and Volusia counties that composes the AdventHealth Central Florida Division – North Region. Formerly known as Florida Hospital Waterman, the organization’s parent company changed the name of all wholly-owned entities to AdventHealth on Jan. 2, 2019. Based in Altamonte Springs, AdventHealth is a connected system of care. With more than 80,000 team members, AdventHealth is one of the nation’s largest faith-based health care systems with nearly 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites in nearly a dozen states. AdventHealth Waterman is located in the heart of Lake County and was founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman. With the mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth Waterman provides whole person care to heal the body, mind and spirit. For more information about AdventHealth Waterman, visit http://AdventHealthWaterman.com.