Breast Cancer Action Month: Komen Chicago Ignite the Fight Gala to be held Saturday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are several events being held Saturday to honor survivors, raise money to support families impacted by the disease and research, and increase awareness.

ABC7 Traffic Anchor Roz Varon will be one of 20 heroes honored Saturday at Komen Chicago's Ignite the Fight Gala.

Aminah Abdullah, of Komen Chicago, joined ABC7 News This Morning to explain more about how the organization is turning Breast Cancer Awareness Month into Breast Cancer Action Month.