Pink Warriors Tour Visits West Orange For Breast Cancer Awareness

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of West Orange. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicked off in West Orange with a visit from the Pink Warriors Tour.

Mayor Susan McCartney welcomed a team of experts and survivors who shared their message about early detection and that this is a call to action for the community to unite in the fight against breast cancer. Many Town Hall departments and representatives attended as a show of support as the message of early detection resonated with all in attendance.

October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. It was created as an annual campaign to educate the public through awareness, honor survivors, and encourage greater action towards research. The PINK Breast Center with 16 Image Care Radiology centers in New Jersey brought their PINK Warriors to the steps of West Orange Town Hall to deliver their message of hope. It was one of many stops on their statewide tour spotlighting: Everything Else Can Wait. It markets the importance of mammograms to woman reminding them "Breast cancer doesn't wait, everything else can." It was the 4th year for the Pink Warriors breast cancer awareness crusade.

West Orange Police Officer Karen Mango, who spoke at the event, has organized the Pink Shields of Hope Walk as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. This community event, held in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Suriano Field, West Orange High School, 66 Conforti Avenue.

The walk is free and open to all, with no registration required. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and visit various on-site vendors throughout the evening beginning at 5pm and lasting until 10pm.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and it remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Early detection through regular screening and advances in medical treatments have improved survival rates. The PINK Warriors campaign reminds everyone of regular self-examinations, clinical breast exams, and mammograms help detect abnormalities or tumors at early stages when treatment can be the most effective.

While breast cancer is far more common in women, it can also occur in men, representing about 1% of all breast cancer cases. Current estimates suggest that approximately 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This highlights the critical importance of raising awareness and the need to promote early detection for everyone.

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