Chances are you know someone affected by breast cancer. If you don’t now, you will. According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
October is breast cancer awareness month. And there are lots of ways you can help spread the word and support patients and their families.
Here’s a list of some of the events going on around the Northwest:
Beats for Boobs
Saturday, October 13
8:00pm
The Crocodile
2200 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
2012 TREK Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
Saturday, October 13, 2012
10:00 AM
Eastern Oregon Cycles
235 West Idaho Avenue
Ontario, OR
Tillamook Kickin' Cancer
Sun., Oct. 21
1-3pm
2nd Street Public Market
Tillamook, OR
Pink Ribbon High Tea
Friday, October 26
1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101
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