In honor of National Breast Cancer Month in October, the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation will host a series of fundraising events to benefit the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center located on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital campus.

Starting October 7 with the Longaberger Benefit of Hope Tea, the awareness events will conclude with the 9 th Annual Crawford-Fleming Golf Invitational on October 22. Last year, the popular golf event raised $163,000 for the center, the only dedicated breast imaging facility in Santa Clarita.

Additionally, on November 11, breast cancer awareness spokeswoman Terry Minassian will model at the HMNMH Guild Fashion Show to take place at the Universal Sheraton.

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among women, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed; over 211,000 cases were diagnosed in 2006.

"Most of us know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer, either directly or indirectly," said Diana Vose, HMNMH Foundation president. "Our community is committed to fighting this disease by raising awareness and funds that will help women detect breast cancer as early as possible. Early detection is the best weapon we have in saving lives."

Longaberger Benefit of Hope Tea
October 7, 12 - 4 p.m.
Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia

Designer Tracy McWilliams'
"Breast Cancer Awareness" Pink T-Shirt Unveiling
October 11, 6 p.m.
Just Us Girls, 24510 Town Center Drive, Valencia

Breast Cancer Awareness Wine Tasting
October 16, 6 p.m.
Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia

Soroptimist International of SCV: Bras for a Cause
October 28, 2 - 5 p.m.
Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia

Crawford-Fleming Golf Invitational
October 22, 10 a.m.
Tournament Players Club, 26550 North Heritage View Lane, Valencia

HHMNMH Guild's 23 rd Annual Fashion Show
"The Greatest Show on Earth"
November 11, 10 a.m.
Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City

For more information on any of the Foundation's breast cancer awareness events, please contact (661) 253-8082 or visit www.henrymayo.com