Think Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Montville and Surrounding Towns

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and however you like to do it, shop, bowl, rock out, walk or run, there are myriad ways to support the cause. Here's a list of some events in Montville and throughout the region, with relevant links, that are being undertaken in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Montville

'Cuts 'Cause We Care' Oct. 15 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brookside Hairdesign's ‘Cuts ‘Cause We Care’ event to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness month will be held Monday Oct.  15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., when stylists will offer complimentary haircuts for breast cancer patients and survivors. No appointments necessary. For more information call the Uncasville-based salon at (860)-848-4247.

Brighton Collectibles at Mohegan Sun, in an effort to support breast cancer awareness, Brighton will feature a 2012 limited-edition bracelet now through October 31st. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.

Monty’s Fall Festival at Dinosaur Place is donating $1 from each admission fee to L+M Hospital’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program, providing free mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women.

East Lyme/Old Saybrook/Niantic 

Southeastern Conn: 2012 Walk Across SECT, Oct. 6, 7 a.m., opening ceremonies at 6:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, this is the sixth year of the walk, which also features a half- and quarter-marathon. The marathon starts at Saybrook Point in Old Saybrook, the half marathon at Capitol Drive in East Lyme and the quarter marathon starts at the Niantic Baptist Church in downtown Niantic.  All walks end at Camp Harkness in Waterford.

New London 

2012 In The Pink Regional Art Show Kickoff Billed as “A Celebration of Women’s Strength, Beauty and Healing,” IN THE PINK’s main focus has always been to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of early detection in fighting breast cancer. Raising  awareness through artistic expression has proven to be an amazingly powerful combination.  Our opening reception will kick off regional art shows during National Breast Health Cancer Month and is scheduled to be held on Wed., Oct. 3, 2012, 5:30pm-8:00pm at The Atrium at Harris Place, 165 State Street, New London. Shows will also be held in Gales Ferry and Mystic. 

Ledyard

On Friday, Seasonal Home of Gales Ferry is one of nine galleries to participate in the 2012 IN THE PINK Regional Art Exhibit. There's an opening exhibit Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 but the artwork will be on display all month. The press release says, "IN THE PINK’s main focus has always been to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of early detection in fighting breast cancer" and that all proceeds from sales will be donated to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation.

Foxwoods Resort Casino, Oct. 16, Bowling For a Cause and Ladies Rock for The Cure. All proceeds from late-night bowling in the High Rollers Luxury Lanes at Foxwoods Casino will support Komen Connecticut. Also, an all-female rock band will perform at the Scorpion Bar in the casnio, with all cover charges donated to Komen Connecticut.

Waterford

Waterford Wine and Spirits are donating one dollar on select bottles of liquor, wine and Sutter Home 1.5L with a pink ribbon to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Stonington

Simply Majestic is offering 50 percent off select jewelry services  for the month of October and a portion of sales will go to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Simply Majestic staff will also be wearing scrubs all month. 

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Mel’s Downtown Creamery is donating 20 percent of sales between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m., to the Relayers Gone Rouge Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team. And $5 from every adult t-shirt and $3 from every child's t-shirt sold will also be donated to the cause.

On Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, Olde Mistick Village will host a Women’s Health and Wellness Expo. The fundraising event benefits the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation will include “Bras Across the Village.” Members of the community are invited to donate a new or slightly used bra, or bras, plus a $5 donation anytime between now and October 13th for event. 

Groton

Grand Wine and Spirit stores are donating one dollar on select bottles of liquor, wine and Sutter Home 1.5L with a pink ribbon to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation.

Clinton

Clinton Premium Outlets Pink Event, October 1 - 31 Premium Outlets and Susan G. Komen for the Cure are teaming up to support breast cancer awareness, research, and treatment programs in communities across the country. During the month of October, donate $10 to support the cause and receive 25% off one single item from select stores including Cole Haan, DKNY, Elie Tahari, J.Crew, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Talbots, Theory, and many more.

And, the Hartford Courtant has a list of events sponsored by the Susan G. Koman for a Cure and the American Cancer Society around the state.

There are even more ways to spread breast cancer awareness this month by supporting national organizations that are fighting for a cure.

Research centers like Susan G. Komen for the Cure are selling pink ribbon merchandise and it’s a twofer — retail therapy and donating to a cause that affects millions.

You can also support breast cancer research by affixing a special stamp to your mail. The U.S. Postal Service has been selling a stamp commemorating breast cancer awareness for the past 15 years. The agency has raised $75 million so far for research programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is organized nationwide and so far more than 8 million people have walked for this cause and raised about $460 million.

And you can join people from four continents in a Race for the Cure event organized by Susan G. Komen For The Cure, or an Avon Walk For Breast Cancer event organized by the Avon Foundation for Women.

TELL US: Is there a special event you participate in to support breast cancer research? Share your stories and thoughts with us by adding them to the comments sections of this article. Also, be sure to add photos of you and your friends supporting the cause to the photo gallery above.