Registration is still open for the annual Partners Pink Run to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
Hosted at Bell Tower in Fort Myers and presented by Worthington Realty, proceeds from the Partners Pink Run will help Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a Southwest Florida nonprofit, fund breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a one-mile walk, both of which wind through Bell Tower’s shops and restaurants. Following the race, participants are invited to stay and enjoy entertainment and music, refreshments and fun activities for all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For full details and to register for the run, visit RunSignUp.com/Race/FL/FortMyers/PartnersPinkRun.
The 5K run begins at 8 a.m., and the one mile walk begins at 8:10 a.m. Awards will be granted to the first, second and third overall male and female racers. Age group awards will be given to the top three racers in the following age groups:
- Zero to 10
- 11-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Over the past 10 years, Partners for Breast Cancer Care has helped more than 4,640 people receive no-cost breast care. The organization has funded 7,402 breast care procedures at a cost of more than $1.1 million. The nonprofit receives no federal, state, county or city funding – all funds are raised in the community.
Those interested in supporting PFBCC’s mission further can honor those who have fought breast cancer with the purchase of a $20 Pink Ribbon Yard Sign to be displayed along the 5K’s course. Each sign can be personalized with a name and/or message. Visit http://bit.ly/48pOgRb to purchase a Pink Ribbon Yard Sign.
Sponsors for this year’s event include Presenting Sponsor Worthington Realty; ServPro of North Naples, Redline Athletics Fort Myers; Brooks; Next Plumbing & Air; Apex Physical Therapy; Premiere Plus Realty Company; Lee Health; Fleet Feet Fort Myers; Bell Tower Fort Myers; Absolute Gains Personal Training; Redline Demolition Services, Inc.; Precision Healthcare Specialists; GenesisCare; All “U” Need Pest Control; and Grande Aire Services LLC.
To learn more about Partners for Breast Cancer Care, visit PFBCC.org.
About Partners for Breast Cancer Care
Partners for Breast Cancer Care (PFBCC) is a nonprofit and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency that funds breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. PFBCC’s mission is to rule out or diagnose breast cancer for uninsured and underserved women and men. Since 2004, PFBCC has helped more than 13,500 Southwest Florida residents and has funded more than 20,000 breast care procedures at no cost to the clients. PFBCC receives no federal, state, county or city funding – all funds are raised in the community. To learn more, visit PFBCC.org, call 239-454-8583 or email [email protected].