Pink Project celebrating ‘Pinktober’ throughout month
During the month of October, San Cap Pink Project will turn the islands pink with a full calendar of community events in support of breast cancer awareness and local wellness.
The celebration kicked off on Oct. 1 and will run through Oct. 31.
“The SanCap Pink Project invites everyone to wear pink, join in and be part of this monthlong celebration of hope, health and community spirit,” it shared.
Some of the highlights include:
– Oct. 17: Sanibel Pilates & Spa will host a thermography event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1979 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
– Oct. 18: Pink Out Crew will bag groceries from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jerry’s Foods, at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
– Oct. 23: Annual Pink Out Picnic and Health & Wellness Expo will return from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District’s Station 171, at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel
– Oct. 25: Pink Out Crew will bag groceries from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jerry’s Foods, at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
– Now through Oct. 31: Wickie’s Lighthouse Restaurant will feature Pinktober menu items at 362 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, with the proceeds benefiting the cause
– Now through Oct. 31: Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens will showcase a “Pinktober” celebration at 1415 Dean St., Suite 102, Fort Myers
The events are made possible through the support of sponsors and community partners, including Bank of the Islands, Cypress Cove, Kingfisher Real Estate, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Sanibel fire district, Superior Title Services, The Starr Team, and Wickie’s.