7 Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Walks, runs and fashion shows raise funds to eradicate this disease that affects 1 in 8 U.S. women.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join the fight by supporting or participating in one of these events in Northern Virginia. (Photo by Angiola Harry on Unsplash)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and nearly 300,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with the disease this year—one in eight within their lifetime. Besides making a mammogram appointment (or reminding a loved one to do so) here are seven ways to join the fight and show your support.
Amazon Business Women’s Advocacy Circle Breast Cancer Awareness Virtual 5K
Oct. 1-31
Based at Amazon HQ2 in National Landing, this group is supporting a 5K run that participants can do anywhere, anytime this month. The group is also selling T-shirts and hoodies for $30.49-$42.49 to raise money for global breast cancer research studies and treatments.
Pink Carpet Event Charity Fashion Show
Oct. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Breast cancer survivors will strut their stuff at this seventh annual fashion show hosted by Pink Carpet Event, a nonprofit working to support and fund the fight against breast cancer. Ean Williams, founder of DC Fashion Week, will serve as emcee, and Miss Arlington Rosie Hartwell as a co-host. A dance party with a DJ immediately follows the show. Donations will go to the Breast Cancer Fund of the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia. // Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, 900 South Orme St., Arlington
ThirdLove Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Oct. 12, 5-8 p.m.
The bra and underwear store at Tysons Corner Center will donate 10% of proceeds to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a nonprofit offering support to fighters and survivors. Local resident Amy Banocy, author of Baring it All and a breast cancer survivor, will tell her story, and champagne will flow. // 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
Bloomie’s Mosaic Pink Pilates
Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.
Paint Mosaic District’s Strawberry Park pink. Pilates instructors from the Tysons Solidcore boutique gym will lead a 50-minute workout. (Bonus: You keep the yoga mat and sliders.) Afterward, take the short walk to Bloomie’s Mosaic for a party with a DJ, refreshments and beauty tutorials from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The $15 reservation fee benefits breast cancer organizations that Bloomingdales partners with such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Tutu Project. // 2911 District Ave., Fairfax
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer loops the Tidal Basin. (Courtesy photo)
Making Strides of Washington, D.C.
Oct. 14, 8 a.m.
Part of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program, this event raises money for research while celebrating survivors and remembering fighters. Be ready to dance, hear from speakers and walk around the Tidal Basin before enjoying a block party with live music. // 300 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, D.C.
Alpha Breast Cancer Support Services 11th Annual 5k Run/ Walk
Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
In past years, proceeds from this event have supported the purchase of mammography devices to send to Ethiopia and Eritrea, in addition to giving financial support to local breast cancer patients who don’t have insurance by helping with groceries, bills and babysitters. Tickets range from $25 before Oct. 18 to $30 after that cutoff. Kids can attend for $15. // Barcroft Park, 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington
Play for a Cause
Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
Get your bingo dauber ready to attend this event hosted by VHC Health and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office. Ticket options are $20 for three cards, $30 for six and $50 for nine, with all proceeds going to support the hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center. // John T. Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington
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