GREAT LAKES MALL TO HOST INAUGURAL 'THINK PINK' EVENT THIS OCTOBER IN SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Great Lakes Mall, serving the community for nearly 50 years, is inviting local residents to engage in the first-ever “Think Pink” event on Saturday, October 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in support of Lake Health Foundation. The event, located in the Macy’s Concourse, will feature a fashion presentation, refreshments and fun interactive stations.

“Unfortunately, everyone knows someone whose family has been touched by breast cancer,” said Kate Miller, director of marketing and business development at Great Lakes Mall. “Through this event, Great Lakes Mall hopes to empower breast cancer survivors, everywhere, and raise awareness regarding early detection and treatment.”

During the event, shoppers are encouraged to wear pink and will enjoy a fashion presentation featuring breast cancer survivors and supporters. Guests will also have the opportunity to find their perfect shade of pink at the Lipstick Lounge, sponsored by Macy’s.

In addition, attendees will partake in painting the mall pink with colored polish changes, provided by Claire’s and Icing, a candy station, strength buttons, flowers, pink sundaes, prepared by Dairy Queen and themed “mocktails,” courtesy of Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza.

Great Lakes Mall will also host a Chinese auction to benefit Lake Health Foundation, featuring items such as retailer giftcards, pink ribbon themed jewelry and more. All proceeds will benefit local patients in their fight against breast cancer.

Throughout the month of October, visitors to Great Lakes Mall will notice touches of pink throughout the property including the Message of Strength board in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The center will also surprise and delight shoppers with special giveaways. Great Lakes Mall retailers are joining in the fight, as well, including Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, who is donating 10% of each customer’s bill to Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio.