October is breast cancer awareness month, and there are plenty of ways you can support research and survivors.
Survivors, Always in Fashion Show
October 17
Take in a night of fashion to support the South Jersey Breast Cancer Coalition during their fashion show fundraiser – where each model is a survivor. The night begins at 6 pm at Lucien’s manor. Tickets cost $75 and include dinner and an hour of wine and beer. For more information, visit the website.
Pink Roses Teal Magnolias
October 27
Join the Cooper Foundation to raise money for breast and gynecological cancers research and honor their 2024 Rose and Teal heroes during its annual luncheon. Guests are encouraged to wear pink and/or teal. The event begins at 11 am at DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherry Hill, and tickets cost $150. For more information, visit the website.
Making Strides Breast Cancer Walks
Making Strides hosts walks around the country through October to raise money and awareness for fighting breast cancer. There are three walks happening in South Jersey:
Ocean City
October 13
OCNJ Civic Center
8:30 am – noon
Contact: gina.maciejewski@cancer.org
Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
October 20
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken
8:30 am – noon
Contact: natalie.rubino@cancer.org
Point Pleasant Beach
October 20
Ocean and Arnold Avenues
8:30 am – noon
Contact: PointPleasantBeachNJStrides@cancer.org
