Stamford Hospital Announces 2016 Paint the Town Pink Calendar of Events

From Stamford Hospital:

Stamford, CT – This October, Stamford Health is kicking off its 12th annual Paint the Town Pink Campaign to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month-long initiative, spearheaded by Stamford Health’s Bennett Cancer Center and Breast Center, stresses the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer and raises awareness about the comprehensive breast care services available in our community. Throughout the month, the Bennett Cancer Center is joining a number of community partners to offer an exciting line-up of educational and social events to take place in Stamford and beyond.

Since its inception in 2005, Paint the Town Pink has raised almost $470,000 and reached more than 20,000 women in Stamford and surrounding communities. As part of Hope in Motion, Stamford Health’s ongoing fundraising campaign to support the programs and services at the Bennett Cancer Center, all proceeds from Paint the Town Pink events will be used to support Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs including assistance with free screening mammograms for eligible women who are uninsured in our community.

To schedule a mammogram, call 203.276.PINK (7465) and for more information, visit www.PaintTheTownPinkStamford.org or call (203) 276-6143. The campaign’s calendar events for this year is included below.

· Saturday, October 1: ‘Go Pink’ Block Party in the Square, Harbor Point Square, 100 Washington Blvd., Stamford, 4 – 8 p.m.

Join us in the square where David Martin, Mayor of Stamford, will read a proclamation to officially kick off Paint the Town Pink. Gather your friends and family to enjoy music, dancing, fitness, games, food, shopping and more. Come shop at our pink tent that will feature t-shirts, jewelry and all things to go pink! Test drive one of Stamford Ford Lincoln’s cars to take part in the company’s “Driven to Give” initiative to help raise money for Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. This event is free and open to the public.

· Sunday, October 2: Pink in the Rink, Stamford Twin Rinks, 1063 Hope St., Stamford, All day event.

Enjoy a day with Connecticut Ice Cats ice hockey – top girls teams that will compete in their age brackets. There will be special drawings for prizes, t-shirts and wristbands, with all proceeds benefiting Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, please call 203.918.6532 or email Anne at burke.anne7@gmail.com.

· Wednesday, October 5: 5th Annual Save 2nd Base, NAGI Jewelers, 828 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 6 – 8 p.m.

Please join NAGI Jewelers for this exciting ladies night! Enjoy a massage, make-up and more! This event is free to the public. For more information and to RSVP, please email liz@nagijewelers.com.

· Thursday, October 6: Paint the Town Pink Golf for a Cure, Sterling Farms Golf Course, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 12 noon lunch, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start.

Enjoy lunch, golf and dinner with the chance to win raffle prizes. Tickets are $160 per person for the event, $65 for lunch only. For more information, call Danielle at 203.329.7429.

· Thursday, October 6: An Evening of Style and Support, Agabhumi, the Best of Bali, 22 Magee Ave., Stamford, 5 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy a night of great style with special beverages and an assortment of delicious hors d’oeuvres. Twenty percent of all proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated to Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For all of those unable to join us on the evening of the 6th, for the week of October 4-9, we will also donate 20% of the proceeds from any purchase when customers let us know that they would like the purchase earmarked for Paint the Town Pink. All customers spending $50 or more, to contribute to PTTP, will be given an AGABHUMI coupon to receive a 20% discount on their NEXT visit to the store.

· Friday, October 7: Girlfriends Luncheon, Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 12 noon.

Celebrate love and friendship at an event that raises awareness for the importance of breast cancer screening and supports women with breast cancer. Cost is $50 per person. Space is limited and reservations are required by Oct. 2. For more information, call 203.276.6143.

· Saturday, October 8: Paint the Town Pink Fun Run & Walk, Fleet Feet Sports, 168 Bedford St., Stamford, 9 a.m.

Runners and walkers are invited to join Fleet Feet Sports for a special edition of its Saturday Morning Coffee Run. Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to participate either in a three-mile run/walk or in a five-mile run/walk. After the run/walk, individuals will have the opportunity to listen to Alicia Hirscht, DPT, discuss the benefits of running while dealing with systemic diseases such as breast cancer. There is a suggested donation of $10 to benefit Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, please contact: Troy Burk at troy@fleetfeetstamford.com.

· Tuesday, October 11: Painting the Town Pinot! Pinot’s Palette, 25 Harbor Point Rd., Stamford, 7 – 9 p.m.

Paint. Drink. Have Fun. For charity! Come to Pinot’s Palette with your friends and be guided through a pink ribbon-inspired painting by a local artist. Have some fun, listen to music and enjoy cocktails for a great night out and leave with your new masterpiece! Cost is $45 to attend and a portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, email Stamford@pinotspalette.com or visit PinotsPalette.com/Stamford.

· Thursday, October 13: Get Chic at Chico’s, Chico’s, Stamford Town Center, 100 Greyrock Pl., 5th floor, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, call 203.961.9907

· Saturday, October 15: Nox Rocks for Pink, Equinox Fitness Darien, 72 Heights Road, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy a full morning of Equinox signature classes taught by top leaders in the fitness industry. Classes are open to non-members. Non-members must RSVP to Carla Griffin at 203.655.2300 x2322 or Carla.griffin@equinox.com.

· Sunday, October 16: Making Strides of Westport, Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, Registration: 9 a.m. Walk: 10 a.m.

· Tuesday, October 18: TT for Ta Ta’s, Tomāto Tomäto, 401 Shippan Ave., Stamford, 5 p.m. – close. Come and join us at Tomāto Tomäto Pizzeria & Pour House from 5 p.m. until closing to support breast cancer awareness! Ten percent of all proceeds from food & drink, raffle tickets and pink bracelet sales will be donated to Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, call Sofia Papaioannou at 203.434.6399.

· Wednesday, October 19: Fashion Show, Lord & Taylor, 110 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m.; Fashion show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Style, singing and champagne. Get an up-close look at the latest fall fashions modeled by breast cancer survivors and their physicians. Enjoy cocktails with guest singer and emcee Frank Mastrone. For more information, call 203.276.6143.

· Thursday, October 20: In Their Own Words: Stories of Survival and Hope, Atria of Stamford, 77 Third St., Stamford, 5:30 p.m.

Please join us for an intimate and moving evening of songs and stories by, for and about breast cancer survivors and their families. This cabaret-style musical event will be hosted by Broadway veteran Frank Mastrone, who will talk with survivors and their families as they tell their stories of hope, fear and love. A voluntary $10 donation will benefit Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. Refreshments will be served. There will be a wine bar, soft drinks and a hot and cold appetizer buffet as well as some sweets. For more information, call Frank Mastrone at 203.327.4551.

· Saturday, October 22: Push Ups for a Cause, Upper Deck Fitness, 72 Camp Ave., Stamford, 12 noon.

Come test your strength in the name of charity with our Push Ups for a Cause competition! Co-ed teams of three will compete to see who can complete the most push ups in 12 minutes. All ages and levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams as well as the top fundraiser. One-hundred percent of all proceeds raised go directly to Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs! Cost is $150 per team of three. For more information, please email Suzanne Vita Palazzo at spalazzo@upperdeckfitness.com.

· Sunday, October 23: Battle of the Bells, Punch Gym, Cranbury Park Pavilion, Norwalk, 10 a.m.

Battle of the Belles is our 7th annual strongwoman competition to benefit the Bennett Cancer Center. Come cheer on our strongwomen as they lift hundreds of pounds, all for a great cause! Cost is FREE for spectators and $65 for competitors. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, please contact: Stefanie Tropea at 203.354.9370 or stef@punchgymnorwalk.com.

· October 24-28: Go Pink Week, Trinity Catholic High School, 926 Newfield Ave., Stamford.

· Tuesday, October 25: Sip & Shop in Pink, Initials Inc. & Madonia Restaurant, 1297 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford, 6 – 9 p.m.

Bring your friends and family members to meet Jennifer Rinaldi from Initials Inc. at Madonia Restaurant and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Shop for handbags, totes and home products with free personalization. All in attendance may enter to win raffle prizes. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. For more information, please email Rjsoto24601@aol.com.

· Thursday, October 27: Charity Night, Vinny’s Backyard, 1078 Hope St., Stamford, 5 p.m.

Come Join Us at Vinny’s from 5 p.m. until closing to support breast cancer awareness! Fifteen percent of all proceeds from food and drink sales will be donated to Stamford Health’s breast cancer programs. For more information, please email Bs888cjs@aol.com.

Image via Stamford Hospital.