October is breast cancer awareness month and during this time many activities and fund-raisers are held in the Orlando area to help battle this disease and help those afflicted with it. One of the most active groups of people that can be found supporting this cause are motorcycle riders. They hold and attend more events for this disease than any other group I know of. Many rides are organized to help with individual expenses for women who have the disease and are having difficulties paying their bills. However, many organized events raise money to help women throughout the year, or go towards helping find a cure. Regardless, these events are fun to attend and the money goes to a great cause. If you want to have fun in October, look for an event that looks pink!
Starting Saturday, October 1, you can join the Clermont HOG chapter in supporting the Compassionate Hands and Hearts Breast Cancer Awareness event. This is the organization that news anchor Venessa Echols founded after she battled the disease. The event is a traditional poker hand where you draw a card at several locations and the biker with the best hand at the end of the ride wins. It costs $10 for one hand for a rider, $5 if you have a passenger or want to play an additional hand. These poker runs are always a lot of fun and this one goes to a great cause.
On October 8 from 11am – 3pm you can ride your scooter on over to Gator Harley-Davidson in Leesburg for a fund-raiser and enjoy door prizes, free food and live music. Ladies receive a 20% discount on Pink Label merchandise and 5% of the motor clothes sales go to Compassionate Hands & Hearts Breast Cancer Outreach.
Other Pinktober events include:
October 1-2 Kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with your mom, sister or girlfriends and enjoy the stylish Pink Ribbon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando. This special Afternoon Tea presentation will feature traditional tea sandwiches, cookies, and other pastries all dressed up in pink. 2 – 4 pm. $35 Traditional Tea, $45 Royal Tea . 10% of Pink Ribbon Tea sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Fund. Advance reservations are required: 407-393-4648.
2011 Sanford Bikefest Bike Show put on by the Ribbon Riders will be held October 8 & 9. Enter your motorcycle and win a trophy. $10 entry fee goes to the Ribbon Riders Breast Cancer Assistance Fund to help women and men in Central Florida who are currently suffering from the disease.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – Put on your Pink Bra event, Saturday, October 29, 2011. Put On Your Pink Bra and make strides against breast cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Lake Eola Park. This 3.2 mile noncompetitive, fundraising walk celebrates breast cancer survivors and saves lives by helping people get well and finding cures.
Panera Bread offers Go Pink Day, where proceeds from all the Pink Ribbon bagels sold on October 7 are donated to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Throughout the month of October, $.25 cents of every bagel sold is also donated.
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in partnership with the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, is hosting the 2nd annual Think Pink 5K Run/Walk. This great family-friendly event includes a 5K Run/Walk for all ages, followed by a Dr.P.Phillips Hospital Health Expo showcasing a variety of physician practices, community vendors and activities. All proceeds will directly benefit MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando and Women Playing for T.I.M.E. For more information call 407-351-9417 or visit www.drpphillipshospital.com.
Network for a Cause, Breast Cancer Edition – Finnhenry’s Public House at 39. N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 invites you to come out and network with some of Central Florida’s finest while supporting and raising money for Breast Cancer. They’ll have delicious appetizers, great drink specials and a chance to win fabulous prizes and giveaways! Your pre purchased ticket will get you a free drink at the event.
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Last Updated on December 12, 2014
