Top Ways To Get Involved With Breast Cancer Awareness Month In Denver
Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform wearing pink outfits promoting breast cancer awareness during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Oct. 4, 2015. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it's only natural to want to get involved in the fight against this deadly disease. Thankfully for residents of the Mile High City, October is alive with opportunities to contribute to the cause. Whether you're a fitness nut, a party animal or just a hard worker, Denver has an event that's just perfect for you. Even better, it's all for a fantastic cause!
There's no wrong time to get a mammogram, but sometimes life can just get so busy that it seems there's never a good time to get into the doctor's office. One of the primary functions of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is right there in the title: "Awareness." Each year, we take several weeks to remind people to get checked out and join the fight against this terrible disease. You can lend your time to helping raising awareness — and that's wonderful! — but this October try thinking about yourself for a change and schedule an appointment to ensure that you're as healthy as you can possibly be.
6380 S Fiddlers Green Circle
Greenwood Village, CO 80110
www.acsevents.org
Sunday, Oct. 11
On Sunday, October 11, the American Cancer Society will host Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The yearly event is described as "a celebration of survivorship — an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century." Through the Making Strides movement, the American Cancer Society unites nearly 300 communities from coast to coast in the ongoing effort to exterminate breast cancer. Join a team, get involved in the fundraising, or man a booth — it's all for a good cause!
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28th Ave and Cook St.
Denver, CO. 80205
www.brightpink.org
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Bright Pink is, "the only national non-profit organization focused on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women." They're committed to helping the nation's 52 million young women live longer, healthier lives. Now, you can get in on the crusade on October 20th for Bright Pink's pumpkin carving outreach. Simply RSVP by email and be sure to bring a pumpkin, carving tools and a fall treat to share. For an evening of sharing, friendship and discovery, this is one you won't want to miss!
www.komencolorado.org
Finally, if you really want to get involved fighting to cure breast cancer, there are myriad opportunities to volunteer throughout the year, not just in October. The Susan G. Komen foundation has tons and tons of local volunteer opportunities to suit every personality. Run a table at a race, help out with mailing campaigns to raise awareness, help educate the public about breast cancer; these are just a sampling of the various tasks for which Komen Colorado relies on its growing army of volunteers. Join a team of more than 1,200 like-minded individuals and do your part to help find a cure today!
