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How you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Twin Cities is going pink in honor.
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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Whether you're eager to get up and move or wanting to sit back and listen, there are so many ways you can support the cause. We’ve compelled a list of some of the ways you can get involved this month.

SHOP

Girls Night Out  - Thurs Oct 3, 4-8 p.m.

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Your ticket includes food & wine sampling, OMNI Brewing beer sample, prizes, gift bag, shopping discounts, and more. The event will benefit Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, an organization that supports local patients and families fighting breast cancer with daily living necessities such as housing, transportation, childcare, and meals.

Cost: $10 per ticket presale or $15 at the door

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LEARN

Breast Cancer Education Conference - Sat, Oct 5, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Wilder Center St. Paul

This is a special day devoted to learning, sharing, and communicating with others that have been impacted by breast cancer.  The day is filled with speakers, an awards lunch, and resources from breast health organizations.

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RIDE

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride - Sun, Oct 13, 12 p.m. & Thur, Oct 17, 6:45 p.m.

CycleBar Uptown

CycleBar is doing two donation only cycle rides that will benefit the Young Survivor Coalition. Requested donation is $25 minimum. Get your heart pumping all for a great cause. 

WALK 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Sat, Oct 26, 7 a.m. (Check in), 8 a.m. (Walk)

Mall of America

This walk brings together survivors, caregivers, families, supporters, and the community to support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and patient services.  There will also be a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in St. Cloud.  

If you have some other great ways you are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, send them to community@kare11.com . 

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