Have you ever wondered what all this pink stuff is about?  October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This is the 27th year of this annual event which is an international health campaign designed by charities of this disease to help raise both awareness and funds for better research into its cause.  The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a symbol of our hope to one day find a cure for this disease.  During October there are usually plenty of “pink” days.  This is where you see people donning pink clothing and accessories to show their support for the fight against Breast Cancer.  There is also a national “Race for the Cure” walk held every year and many more walks held on the local level.  The American Cancer Society sponsors “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walks across the nation.  In our area there is one being held in Wilmington on Saturday, October 22.

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10/8 

Big South 5K. Register at www.bigsouth5K.com.

10/8 

The Run For Attention 5K. Register at www.runforattention.org.

10/15

The Steele Creek Fast & Flat 5K. Register at www.ymcacharlotte.org/steelecreek.

10/23

Changing Leaves Changing Lives 10K Race and 5K Race/Walk. Register at www.hopecancer.org.

10/22-10/23

Avon Walk - “In it to end it!”  Register at www.avonwalk.org.

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Over two days, you will journey 39 miles helping to forever alter the lives of thousands affected by breast cancer worldwide. Together, we will unite with one purpose and one goal-to end this deadly disease. The money we raise will provide women and men the breast cancer screening, support and treatment they need regardless of their ability to pay. It will also help power leading-edge research teams across the country, fueling their quest for a cure, all because of you. Are you In It To End It? 
Take the first step and register today for the Charlotte Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at www.avonwalk.org.

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Founded in 2004, The Pretty In Pink Foundation is a non-profit organization that “has assisted more than 500 individuals with lifesaving medical care within the state of North Carolina.” Their mission is “to save lives by linking low-income, uninsured individuals to treatment services for breast cancer.” With an ongoing relationship for over two years now, the Omega Sports located in Crossroads Plaza of Cary and Pretty In Pink, along with Precision Race, have agreed to partner to conduct a 5k race where proceeds will benefit Pretty In Pink Foundation. The race is tentatively scheduled for spring 2012.  Keep an eye on the race schedules to support this run, and visit www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org to join the fight against breast cancer.

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