By Staff Reports
(LÎHU‘E) – The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) invites the public to help them “Paint the Town Pink” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual walk will start at the Lîhu‘e Civic Center Moikeha Building on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 11:15 a.m.
Bev Brody with Get Fit Kaua‘i will start the group off with an energetic warm-up. Following the warm-up, walkers will head down Kûhiô Highway to Wilcox Hospital and back to the Moikeha Building.
Participants are encouraged to wear anything pink to show their support of breast cancer awareness and to remind the public of the importance of early detection.
The American Cancer Society’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program will provide brochures and other educational materials about cancer awareness.
The KCSW is hosting the walk in recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign promoted by major cancer organizations.
The KCSW is part of the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women, which strives to advance the status of women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive chance through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development.
The KCSW meets on the third Wednesday of the month. All KCSW meetings are open to the public.
If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at 241-4920 or via email to mromo@kauai.gov prior to the event.