Project Pink, a 5k non-competitive walk, will be taking over the shopping center beginning 9 a.m. Sunday, October 21 for National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Westfield’s Project Pink is one of more than 250 nationwide events that aim to show support for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. It’s an energetic special occasion designed to express hope and celebrate Breast Cancer survivorship. Additionally, Project Pink will focus on raising awareness about steps women can take to help prevent the disease and raise money to find cures. The walk will commence and end in the West parking lot across from Macy’s and continue in and around the center. See schedule of event below.
8:00 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Opening Ceremony begins
9:00 AM Walk Begins
Participating Westfield retailers will feature special pink merchandise and donate proceeds from sales to breast cancer awareness. There is no registration or fundraising requirement for Making Strides, however participants are welcome to raise money online or collect donations to turn in on the day of the event. For more information and to sign up for Project Pink visit www.makingstrides.acsevents.org.
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