'Prince George’s Goes Pink' Initiative Launched For October Breast Cancer Awareness

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Officials have launched a Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative, “Prince George’s Goes Pink,” aimed at educating residents on breast cancer symptoms, early detection and treatment, as well as promote the various programs and resources available to those impacted by breast cancer in the County.

“We are so proud to officially launch our Prince George’s Goes Pink initiative, because breast cancer is a disease that has impacted far too many county residents personally, including my own family,” Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said. “Prince George’s County has the highest mortality rate of breast cancer in the state of Maryland. This is an alarming statistic and something that we must work together to change. That’s why we are making a concerted effort this year to bring greater awareness and education to breast cancer this month, because it will ultimately help us save lives.”

Prince George’s Goes Pink is a collaboration between the county government and various community partners and organizations dedicated to serving those impacted by breast cancer. Throughout the entire month, the county will host more than a dozen education, prevention and awareness events and activities in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Residents can learn more about Prince George’s Goes Pink (PGGP), find a list of events, and register for any event by visiting the PGGP website at mypgc.us/PGGP.

A schedule of upcoming Prince George’s Goes Pink events and activities includes:

Tuesday, October 11

Latino Community Goes Pink - Hosted by Nueva Vida (Virtual)

2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

*Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom link to join the scheduled event.

Thursday, October 13

Pink Day of Education - Hosted by Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Brem Foundation

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705

Friday, October 14

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center Pink Ribbon Rally and Health Fair

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, 8118 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706

Saturday, October 15

Pink Yoga Wellness: Shabaach Yoga

9 to 10 a.m.

Kentland Community Center, 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785

Tuesday, October 18

Quantum Leap Health Education Day – What’s New in Clinical Trials for the Black Community? (Virtual)

6:30 to 8 p.m.

*Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom link to join the scheduled event.

Thursday, October 20

Pink Day of Education - Hosted by Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Brem Foundation

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Charles Herbert Flowers High School, 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD 20774

Thursday, October 20

Edith P. Wright Breast Cancer Foundation Health Fair

6 to 8 p.m.

Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Sunday, October 23

Edith P. Wright Breast Cancer Foundation Health Fair

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 5901 36th Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Tuesday, October 25

Mental Health Awareness - Hosted by Transitions Wellness (Virtual)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

*Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom link to join the scheduled event.

Wednesday, October 26

Pink Day of Education - Hosted by Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Brem Foundation

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Thursday, October 27

African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) at University of Maryland Education Day

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

8955 Edmonston Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770