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“Pink Meets Pumpkins” – JLGP Hosts 2nd Annual Pink’o’ween: A Festive Breast

October 14, 2025

The Joe Louis Greenway Partnership is organizing Pink 'o' ween, a free community event on October 18, 2025, that combines Halloween festivities with breast cancer awareness activities. The celebration includes a 2-mile awareness walk led by Pattidukes of The Detroit Fitness, along with family-friendly activities such as food trucks, a petting zoo, trick-or-treating, and special support for breast cancer survivors. Taking place at the Warren Trailhead of the Joe Louis Greenway, the event aims to unite the community around breast cancer awareness while providing resources and support, with organizers highlighting that one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.

Who is affected

  • Detroit community members, particularly families
  • Breast cancer survivors
  • Children (who can receive costumes)
  • Women at risk of breast cancer (1 in 8 will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer)
  • Local health and wellness resource providers
  • Event attendees and walk participants

What action is being taken

  • The Joe Louis Greenway Partnership is organizing the Pink 'o' ween community celebration
  • A 2-mile breast cancer awareness walk is being led by Pattidukes of The Detroit Fitness
  • 100 costumes are being given away to children on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Local partners are providing health, wellness, and support services at the event
  • Special support is being offered to breast cancer survivors, including massages

Why it matters

  • The event raises awareness about breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 women
  • It provides a platform to honor and support breast cancer survivors
  • The celebration creates community unity through shared activities and support
  • It combines important health awareness with family-friendly entertainment
  • The event provides access to health and wellness resources for community members

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle