Maryland Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October promises to be full of colorful, specifically pink, events and opportunities to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Some of the more memorable past events were when the White House got a pink glow and Pennsylvania's first lady, Susan Corbett, turned the fountain pink in Harrisburg. Maryland landmarks that "go pink" include the state capital building in Annapolis, City Hall in Baltimore City, Concord Point Lighthouse in Hartford County and fire stations throughout Howard County.

Still, there were others who painted pumpkins pink and created works of art made from bras.

“Clearly, every person who brings attention to the cause is fantastic,” said Terry Music, chief mission delivery officer for the American Cancer Society.

There are hundreds of breast cancer awareness walks and runs around the country, plus marathons and a plethora of exercise-related events. Then, there are the tea parties, luncheons, golf tournaments, masquerade balls, art shows, motorcycle rides and concerts.

Locally, there are a number of events happening in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in Prince George's County and beyond. A list follows:

•  at Merritt Athletic Club at 7587 Buckingham Blvd. in Hanover on Oct. 1
• Healing in Heels, a 550-yard dash through Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole on Oct. 9,www.savethecoconuts.com
•  on Oct. 14
• Breast Cancer Awareness Ride - Oct. 8., 1312 Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD. Sponsored by Crofton Bike Doctor and Plastic Surgery Specialists. Sign up for a ride of 10 or 25 miles. The $25 registration fee goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  
•  at  at 6716 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie on Oct. 18.
• Zumba for a Cure - at the South Bowie Community Center 1717 Pittsfield Ln, Bowie on Oct. 1
•  - vs Arundel High School at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road, Severna Park on Oct. 27
•  with proceeds to benefit the team and the Side Out Foundation for breast cancer research, Oct. 1.
• k at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Parole, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Oct. 25. The talk’s will topic will be “The Truth about Breast Cancer and Heart Disease,” with Dr. Lorraine Tafra, medical director of the AAMC Breast Center.
•  R’s Americantina, 410 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville. Silent Auction, specially prepared menu, live music.  Portion of the dinner proceeds will be donated to AAMC Breast Center.  
• , David Alexander Salon and Stepping Out for Breast Cancer, Loews Annapolis Hotel. A hair and fashion show including models who have or have had Breast Cancer. Live Auction with music and entertainment. Beneficiaries include AAMC Breast Center and METAvivor.
• , Annapolis Towne Centre. This high heel dash benefits the AAMC Breast Center.  AAMC Breast Cancer doctors will be showing their support by running too! Hosted by Charm City Run and Save the Coconuts.