Pink October is in full swing. Did you make it to the Pink Sail? Or the Pink Parade perhaps? If you did, you know the events were full of fabulous fun, caring people and pink fashion! Missed the events? Make sure you join in on the month’s other activities!
All the events are part of Positive Foundation’s Pink October, organized in recognition of persons who have lost their battle with breast cancer, those who have survived it and those who are still engaged in the struggle. The events are designed to raise funds and awareness and to encourage persons to get checked, as early detection is the best prevention and it may save lives.
Upcoming Events
- Bikers for BOOBS
Join in on a fun ride around the island with your motorbikes and four wheelers. Safety is first and foremost, so wear your helmet!
Date: October 21
Place: Caribbean Eagles Clubhouse, opposite Prime in Cole Bay
Time: 3:00pm distribution of FREE shirts. Riders will be given first preference as long as supplies lasts, first come first serve.
Departure: 4:00pm ride around the whole island ending back at the Clubhouse.
- Movie Night
Enjoy welcome cocktails, a movie and other great goodies! Get your ticket (T-shirt) now at Easy Print for just $25.
Date: October25
Place: Caribbean Cinemas
Time: 6:00pm
- Phit Phabulous
Enjoy a walkathon to keep you fit and looking fabulous! This is the BIGGEST walkathon on the island. First 400 participants receive a FREE T-shirt starting at 5:00am. Enjoy light breakfast with fruit and pastries at the end of the walk. This is the last event for the PINK month and we are urging everybody to wake up and walk as a community that is Breast Aware!
Date: October 28
Departure time: 6:00am
Route: Kim Sha; Cole Bay KFC; up the hill past Harold Jack Lookout Point; down the hill; up the hill Cake House Road; down the hill Union Road, Cole Bay; unto the Causeway; left to Airport Road and end at Kim Sha.
- More Pink
Besides pink-clad events, there will also be 30 opportunities where women can get a FREE clinical breast examination offered by resident healthcare providers. This way, your girlfriend, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother can get checked this week at the following locations:
- October 12 – Simpson Bay Medical Clinic – 1:00-3:00pm
- October 13 – Dr. Spencer – 9:00am-12 noon
- October 15 – Madame Estate Healthcare Centre – 4:00-6:00pm
- October 16 – Oasis Medical Centre – 1:00-3:00pm
- October 17 – Sint Maarten Diagnostic Centre – 2:30-4:00pm
- October 17 – Union Medical Clinic – 10:00am-3:00pm
For more information, breast screening locations, registration for the Pink Parade and other breast cancer awareness events, contact: 580-9658 or check out www.facebook.com/thepositivefoundation
