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Looking to Support Breast Cancer Awareness?

Patch offers several events from the city and suburbs.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off Oct. 1, Patch wants to highlight some worthy events throughout the Delaware Valley. Philadelphia itself will host several walks and ceremonies, while the suburbs offer their fair share, as well.

  • Survivor's Pamper Party. Oct. 1. . 6401 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia. Church site.
  • Bowling for Boobs. Oct. 2. . 300 Lancaster Ave., Devon. BreastCancer.org.
  • Girls Night Out Photo Party. Oct. 1. Gina Nicole Photography. 4355 Orchard St., Philadelphia. 7 p.m. Facebook.
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Oct. 2. West Fairmont Park, Philadelphia. 8:30 a.m. Making Strides Philly
  • Breast Cancer Survivor Photo Gallery Opening. . 1029 Wyndon Ave., Bryn Mawr. 5 p.m. Exhibit of "The Healing Image Project: Photographic Collaborations with Elizabeth Barnwell" runs daily through Dec. 22.
  • The Keep a Breast Tour featuring Uh Huh Her and Fences. Oct. 8. Theatre of Living Arts. 334 South St., Philadelphia. 8 p.m. Donation supports breast cancer awareness. AllAroundPhilly.
  • Girls Night Out with  Oct. 10. Springfield Country Club. 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield. 6 p.m. This Newtown Square business presents a fashion show, featuring Cecily Tynan, from 6ABC. Facebook.
  • 1 A Minute screening. Oct. 11. . 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7:30 p.m. Free screening of breast cancer docu-drama. BMFI.
  • Jewelbilee Shopping Event. Oct. 13. Metroplex. 2520 Chemical Road, Plymouth Meeting. Fundraiser for foundation. BreastCancer.org.
  • Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Oct. 14-16. It's too late to register, but you can sponsor a Philadelphia participant. Philadelphia website.
  • Rena Rowan 5K Ribbon Run/Walk. Oct. 23. 37th and Locust Walk at the Compass, Philadelphia. Hosted by the Panhellenic Council of the University of Pennsylvania. AllAround Philly.
  • Pinktober. Throughout October. Hard Rock Cafe. 1113-31 Market St., Philadelphia. Ticket purchase all month go toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Caron Keating Foundation. Hard Rock Cafe.


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