Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Show Support

While most people are aware that breast cancer exists, many don’t know the steps of detecting it early on. The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the goal is to bring awareness to those who might not understand those steps. There are so many events happening this month in our area. That means plenty of opportunities to spread awareness and knowledge as well as to help fund the research dedicated to finding a cure! Here are all the ways you can help this month.

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This weekend, the 17th, make your way to BreastFest! From 2 until 8PM, you can enjoy the Tyanna Foundation’s signature event. Your ticket includes food, drink, games, a raffle and even a silent auction. Make sure to check out the live bands on the Power Plant Live’s main stage. The Power Plant Live is only 10 minutes away from our home at McHenry Row!

Take strides against cancer with Making Strides of Baltimore. This Sunday at 9 AM, join the more than 1 million people each year who are banding together to end breast cancer. Sign up and participate in either a 3-mile or 5-mile walk and fundraise for breast cancer research. Register and head to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center YMCA to get your walk on!

Join the 8th annual Pink Power fundraiser, Saturday October 24. They will be offering 2 one-hour Zumba classes, 2 one-hour yoga classes and 3 forty-five-minute SPROING classes. Even if you are unable to participate in the classes, you can still donate to the cause! Head to their website to donate. From 8:30 AM until 1 PM at SynergyFx you can participate in these fun and challenging classes all while fundraising for breast cancer research.

Mark your calendars for the end of this month: October 26th is the 3rd annual Fashion Show Fundraiser for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Taste samples from some delicious Baltimore restaurants and mingle with local celebrities. Then, take your seat as local news celebrities, professional models, Baltimore city police and firemen, and breast cancer survivors hit the runway to show off fall and winter’s latest fashions. Proceeds from the fashion show go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and go towards saving lives. Taking place at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.