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‘Paint It Pink’ 5k Run
by St. John’s Lutheran Hospital
October 7, 2010
Fifty-nine walkers and runners clad in pink shirts, shoes, coats, and strollers braved chilly temperatures to participate in the 2nd Annual Paint It Pink (PIP) 5K Fun Run for Early Detection on Saturday, October 2.
The PIP run, which is sponsored by Glacier Bank and St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, is part of a month long effort to raise funds and awareness for the early detection of breast cancer. All race and fundraising proceeds go toward a fund that will continue to provide area uninsured and underinsured women with free mammograms.
According to Jill Beach, Glacier Bank Employee and Run Coordinator, the race was born out of the desire to raise even more awareness about the importance of mammograms. "The reason we started the race was to encourage people to be healthy and stay healthy. Education is one of the best tools for prevention, and before we can educate, we have to build awareness. The race is doing exactly that. We had 15 more people running this year than last year, and we hope that the race continues to grow in popularity. Glacier Bank and St. John's Lutheran Hospital would also like to thank the many volunteers and the runners, because without you, we would not be able to put on this event. Your participation may help save a life."
The 2010 PIP Fun Run had 59 participants and raised $935. Other events celebrating Paint It Pink for Early Detection month are the St. John’s Breast Health Awareness Dessert on October, 18 at 6pm at the Libby Christian Church, yoga and dance classes at the MAC, and the Big Pink Blast (Paint the Town Pink) at St. John’s front parking lot at 10am on October 29th.
For more information about PIP events or to make a donation, please call KC Hoyer at 406-293-0106 or Cara Ballard at 406-293-4109.
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