Pink Out Picnic to honor cancer survivors, fighters
In 2024, an estimated 42,250 women and 530 men will die from breast cancer.
On Oct. 24, the San Cap Pink Project will host the 12th Annual Pink Out Picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District’s Station 171. The event aims to celebrate and honor cancer survivors, fighters and caregivers and to raise funds to help members in the community with their cancer-related needs.
“We’ve all faced some challenges recently with two hurricanes back-to-back,” organization founder and breast cancer survivor Mary Bondurant said. “We’re excited to still be able to hold our annual picnic, where we can come together as a community. It’s the perfect time to enjoy friendship, music and food.”
The event initially stemmed from then-Sanibel Fire Chief Dan Duncan asking about how to get Radiology Regional Center’s Mobile Mammo coach at the fire station and raising awareness for the cause. The organization of the event unfolded from there, and it has become an annual tradition.
This year’s event will feature a free lunch for all cancer survivors, with donations asked of others. There will be live music, a photo booth, raffles and the chance to connect with friends and neighbors.
All funds raised support uninsured and underinsured community members with breast cancer-related needs as the San Cap Pink Project is dedicated to supporting the islands’ residents and employees.
It extended gratitude to local businesses and community members for supporting this year’s event, including Bank of the Islands, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant.
To help with planning, RSVPs are requested at PinkOutPicnic.com.
The community is invited to reserve a spot and take part.
“We encourage everyone to come out, wear pink and show support for those fighting breast cancer. Our mission is to make sure our community knows about the resources available and that no one has to face the fight alone,” breast cancer survivor and organization President Ann Neubauer said. “Although a few of our other events had to be postponed due to the storms, we have exciting plans in the works for those, so stay tuned.”
For more information about the San Cap Pink Project, visit PinkOutSanibel.com.
Station 171 is at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
12th Annual Pink Out Picnic
When
Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where
Sanibel Fire and Rescue District’s Station 171, 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel
Details
RSVPs requested for planning