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7 0 M ACO N M AG A Z I N E.CO M | O C TO B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 UNITED IN PINK 5K | SUBMITTED PHOTO VanHorne, RN, BSN, CBCN and breast health specialist at the Breast Care Center. "Our breast cancer survivors love the fact that they can talk with someone either on the phone or in person who has been where they are now." F UNDRAISING FOR THE F U TURE In order to support its many programs and resources, United in Pink hosts three major fundraisers annually. Its 10th annual Pink Vegas fundraiser was held in August and the Pink Out 5K will happen Oct. 19 at e Shoppes at River Crossing. "We welcome runners and walkers of all ages," Paxton said about the 5K. If a shorter distance is desired, participants may join a 1-mile fun run. On Feb. 28, 2020, the 16th annual Bunko for Breast Cancer will be held. "Not only do we play bunko, we also have an amazing and emotional survivor tribute, raffle, silent auction, prizes, food and DJ. We typically have around 500 in attendance each year," she said. All of the money raised through these events stays right here in Middle Georgia, and only 8 percent of those funds go toward administrative costs. "We are a local, grassroots organization, so there is no additional overhead or affiliation fees," Paxton said. As with any nonprofit, fundraising is always a challenge. "We fundraise to exist," Paxton said, adding that the organization Participating Restaurants fish n pig--Dawson's kitchen--texas border grill--carrabba's--just tap'd bonefish grill--jim shaw's seafood--el sombrero forsyth rd--your pie ingleside village pizza-- longhorn steakhouse--famous mike's--chefspring spud dogs--grey goose player's club--sid's samdwich shop--kudzu seafood s&s cafeterias--touchdownz seafood bar & grill-- oliver's bistro michael's on mulberry--piedmont brewery--ocmulgee bre wpub thank you to our sponsors: BUTLER AUTOMOTIVE - DEL'S AUTOMOTIVE - DR. LESLEY COWN - THE SIGN STORE - MCNAIR, MCLEMORE, MIDDLEBROOKS, CPA STARR ELECTRIC - SHERIDAN & SOLOMON - THREE RIVERS HOME HEALTH - RAFFIELD TIRE MASTER - PYLES PLUMBING & UTILITY Presented by: On eat out at one of our participating restaurants & they will donate of the price of your meal to: 10% November 7, 2019 Go to foodiefundraiser.org to get an updated list of participating restaurants foodiefundraiser.org receives a minimum of 150 new referrals each year. "Every donation makes a big difference, so we are appreciative of every gift received." United in Pink is excited about its future, and has plans to expand some of its family resources. "We are currently working with other local partners to increase our ability to meet some of the educational, physical and clinical needs of our families," Paxton said. "Listening to our survivors and their family members has been the successful ingredient from our beginning roots up to today and will continue to be at the core of all we do. ... ank you to everyone who has had a hand in helping us become what we are today, and what we strive to be tomorrow." Learn more at UnitedinPink.org.