Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, will kick off Oct. 1 with the lighting of pink lights by community partners in Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, and surrounding communities. Paint Port Pink’s goal is to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage annual mammograms, and bring the community together to fight this disease.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., except for skin cancers, representing about 30 percent (or one in three) of all new female cancers each year. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the U.S. after lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Every two minutes someone is newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (Breast Cancer Research Foundation). Only one in three women over 40 have an annual mammogram.
“Pints for Pink”, hosted by Po’ Boy Brewery in Port Jefferson, returns for the second year on Thursday, Oct. 5 to celebrate the survivors and educate the community. Attendees can sample craft beers and ciders while receiving health information. The $25 fee includes registration for the 2024 Northwell Health Walk at Port Jefferson. Proceeds support the 2024 Walk for the benefit of the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. Register at matherhospital.org/pints-for-pink
Empower HER: Navigating Women’s Wellness on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6-8pm at the Village Center features a panel of Mather physicians discussing different aspects of women’s health. Co-sponsored by Decision Women, the $20 price includes a buffer dinner, a glass of wine and registration for the 2024 Northwell Health Walk at Port Jefferson. Register at matherhospital.org/EmpowerHer
Friday, Oct. 20 is Wear Pink Day/National Mammography Day and everyone – and their pets – are encouraged to get their pink. Post photos on social media with #paintportpink and send them to matherhospital@northwell.edu to be posted on our Facebook page.
Businesses will compete in a window decorating contest for a chance to win tickets to a 2023 concert at Jones Beach. Our popular “Pink Your Pumpkin” contest encourages everyone to get creative with their pumpkins for a cause. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate.
A calendar of events and a list of Paint Port Pink community partners is at paintportpink.org Call (631) 476-2723 for more information. Paint Port Pink is sponsored by Riverhead Toyota, Lippencott Financial Group, New York Cancer & blood Specialists, Precision Lawn Irrigation, Po’ Boy Brewery and Tuscany Gourmet Market.
