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17th Annual Pink Out Events Raise Awareness of Cancer Symptoms
September 18, 2024
While the impending fall brings thoughts of orange, red and bronze as the leaves begin to change, it also brings thoughts of the color pink, which is synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness activities. Many businesses, schools and healthcare organizations are gearing up for events that focus on raising breast cancer awareness, detection, prevention and treatment. The theme for this year is “Refuse to Lose.” T-shirts can be purchased from http://fitzgibbonrefusetolose2024.itemorder.com/shop/home.
Although October continues to be the primary month of focus regarding breast and other cancers, the event has drawn so much participation that many activities are beginning earlier, in the month of September. “Pink Out” in Marshall is a collection of activities that community organizations will spearhead. These include both educational events and fundraising activities. This year marks the 17th year of the area’s annual Pink Out campaign.
“Our annual Pink Out campaign is something we all look forward to as we recognize those who have survived, remember those who fought and bring awareness to cancer treatment options located right here in our community,” said Andrea Barr, Foundation Director for Fitzgibbon Hospital. “It also gives us an opportunity to raise money to continue to provide the greatest access to cancer care at the Fitzgibbon Community Cancer Center.”
Activities and events to raise awareness in the fight against breast and other cancers begins tonight(Friday) at 7 p.m. with the “Tuff Enuf to Wear Pink” Missouri Valley Rodeo Stampede at the Saline County Fairgrounds.
The 3rd annual “Swinging for Pink Night Golf Tournament” still has a few spots available. This event promises to be a great fun and unique event, featuring glow-in-the-dark golf balls. It will be held at 6 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28, at the Stone Hedge Golf Club.
“It was so well received last year and players had so much fun we just had to do it again,” said Barr.”
Marshall Public Schools staff get into the act on Wed., Oct. 16, for the annual Powder Puff football game. The staff from Marshall Public Schools will square off against the staff from Fitzgibbon Hospital at 6 p.m., Wed., Oct. 16, at the Marshall High School stadium. The winning team receives the Pink Out sequined football as a trophy to display until the game next year. Admission to the game is just $1, with proceeds going toward the Fitzgibbon Hospital Community Cancer Center.
The annual Marshall High School Pink Out football game will be held at 7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, at Marshall High School as the Marshall Owls take on the Hannibal Pirates.
Slater High School will host its Pink Out softball game at 5 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 7. Their Pink Out football game will be vs Paris and is planned for 7 p.m. versus on Fri., Oct. 18.
The annual Pig Out for Pink Out luncheon is being planned and details will be released very soon.
For more information, please contact Barr at (660) 831-3850.