By Theresa Garee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and residents are welcome to visit the Groveport Recreation Center and the Groveport Municipal Building to write a name on a pink ribbon to honor those they remember or support.

Other Ohio events to help raise funds and awareness:

Shades of Strength 2025 presented by Pretty Busy Moms

Saturday, October 4th 2025, 12– 2:30 PM

Columbus Library, Whitehall Branch

Join us for a special event celebrating the incredible strength of motherhood and raising awareness about breast cancer!

Free event open to the public. Get your tickets at: www.prettybusymoms.com

Online Presentation on Breast and Cervical Cancer

Wednesday, Oct 15th at 6 p.m.

Registration required, please contact Lanel.Haywood@osumc.edu

Make it Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Saturday, October 25th 2025, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM; The Levee Event Center at Franklinton at 670 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

Shelly Bettis presents Make it Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser with food, fun, and facts! Open to the public. Buy tickets for $25/each via website: makeitpink.org