Community members will take to the streets with Mayor Michael Pavia and WABC-TV Meteorologist Bill Evans in this year’s Mile of Pink event on Saturday, October 1, starting at Veterans Park in Stamford. The chain of participants will create a visible show of support for breast cancer survivors and kick off Stamford Hospital’s seventh annual Paint the Town Pink campaign. Mayor Pavia and Bill Evans will speak at the start of the event.
Sponsored by Stamford Hospital and other community partners, Paint the Town Pink is an initiative that raises awareness about breast cancer-related issues and stresses the importance of screening and early detection. The campaign offers a month-long calendar of social and educational events in Stamford, Darien, New Canaan and Westport, which will take place throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“Every year the outpouring of community support for breast cancer survivors and awareness grows and grows, which is very touching,” said Liz Manfredo, Director of Cancer Services at Stamford Hospital's Bennett Cancer Center. “We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year at all of the wonderful activities we have planned.”
Participants can purchase Paint the Town Pink T-shirts for $10 each at the event or at the following locations throughout October:
· Bennett Cancer Center, 30 Shelburne Rd., Stamford
· Darien Imaging Center, 6 Thorndal Cir., Suite 104, Darien
· New Wave Seafood, 81 Camp Ave., Stamford
· Women’s Breast Center at the Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Ct., Stamford
During the event, individuals can visit the Bennett Cancer Center’s pink tent to learn more about screening for breast cancer. Also, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hospital will offer extra time slots between October 10 and November 25 for screening mammograms at the following locations:
Tully Health Center
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Darien Imaging Center
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 4 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, women should call 203.276.7763 and mention the word “PINK.”
For more information, call 1-877-233-WELL (9355) or log on to www.paintthetownpink.org.
Sponsored by Stamford Hospital and other community partners, Paint the Town Pink stresses the importance of screening and early detection and spreads the word about the comprehensive breast care services available right here in our community.
