City announces Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities

By Gianna Forbis

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center will be bringing the community together to raise money for Caring In Our Lifetime.

Caring In Our Lifetime is dedicated to raising funds and providing financial assistance with medical expenses to individuals in Horry and Georgetown Counties who are affected by breast cancer. Your kindness and generosity are helping to support the local fight against Breast Cancer.

All proceeds from events and T-shirt sales will benefit Caring In Our Lifetime.

There will be a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

Transform your pumpkin into a “boo-tiful” Halloween decoration. Showcase your creativity and imagination by painting, decorating, or accessorizing your pumpkin.

Participants may drop- off their pumpkins between Wednesday, October 1, and Sunday, October 19, at the front desk of the Aquatic and Fitness Center. The entry fee is $10. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 24. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

The Pumpkin Decorating rules are:

1. Pumpkins must be artificial.

2. You must supply your own pumpkin.

3. You may puncture through the pumpkin to attach items, but no carving into the pumpkins.

4. All items must be attached to the pumpkin.

5. You can use paint, glue, fabric, etc. Be creative!

6. Pumpkins must be free standing or you must supply your own base.

7. Must be family-friendly. Have fun!

Pretty In Pink Zumba Dance Party will be held.

Wear your pink and be ready to dance the night away! Join Zumba Instructors (Annette, Lisa, Matt, Mia and Robyn) on Thursday, October 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Zumba Dance Party at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center.

This event is open to members and non-members with a minimum $20 donation at the door. Participants are welcome to purchase raffle tickets for $5, $10 and $20 at the event.

Buddy up for the Breast Cancer 1 Mile Walk —

The annual Buddy Up For Breast Cancer 1 Mile Walk will take place on Saturday, October 25, at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Check in is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m.

Pre-registration is highly recommended at the front desk of the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Registration on the day of the event will be available from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The fee is $20 per person for preregistration and $25 per person on the day of the walk.

The event will feature refreshments, music, a photo booth and a free breast cancer swag. Remember to wear your pink.

Honor a loved one by purchasing a Tribute Sign for the Pink Pathway of Hope and Honor. The cost is $22 per sign and the deadline to purchase a Tribute Sign is Wednesday, October 15.

For more information call 843-281-3737.

T-shirts are available for purchase.

They are available for purchase in the front lobby of the Aquatic and Fitness Center. All proceeds from T-shirt sales will go to Caring In Our Lifetime.

The sizes available and cost are: Small – X-Large, $22, and 2X-Large and 3X-Large, $24.