In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October, UNCG departments and student organizations hold events to raise money and help everyone put more focus on their health.

These events are open to anyone interested in learning more:

Think Pink
Through Nov. 13
Kaplan Center

Sweat for a good cause or cheer on your friends. Recwell’s Intramural Sports will hold pink-themed challenges.

• Oct. 8: BIG PINK Volleyball
• Oct. 9: Weightlifting Competition (bench, squat, deadlift)
• Oct. 24: Battle of Market Street (soccer and flag football)
• Oct. 25: Kickboxing/Self-Defense – Sweat ‘n Pink
• Oct. 27–Nov. 13: Regular Season 5v5 Basketball
• Oct. 27–Nov. 13: Regular Season 6v6 Volleyball

School of Nursing Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Oct. 18, 8–10 a.m.
Nursing Instructional Building

As part of Homecoming Weekend, join nursing’s two-mile walk around campus in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. All are welcome, and there is no registration fee. It starts and ends at the Nursing Instructional Building.

Sip Pink
Oct. 23, Noon–4 p.m.
College Avenue

Student group HerFlora Collective Network presents this as part of its Cycle of Care series, combining wellness, education, and community connection. Students and community members are invited to enjoy refreshing pink-themed agua frescas while learning about breast health, menstrual equity, and preventive care. The program will include interactive education on breast self-exams and resources for reproductive and overall wellness.

Chi Omega Sorority Breast Cancer Series
Oct. 27–30

The sorority will count down to Halloween by supporting Susan G. Komen, its chapter philanthropy:

• Rawk the Cause: Oct. 27, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., the Rawk. Learn more about breast cancer from the sorority sisters and how to donate.
• Cake a Chi O: Oct. 28, Noon–3 p.m., College Avenue: Watch the sisters and a few campus leaders get pied in the face.
• Spooky Movies: Oct. 29, 7–10 p.m., Bryan Building, Room 160: Buy a ticket and refreshments then join Chi O for a Halloween-themed movie night.
• Rubby Ducky Derby: Oct. 30, Noon–2 p.m., Fountain. Purchase a rubber duck to compete against others’ in a race for a chance to win a prize.

Pink Party
Oct. 29, 7–9 p.m.
Cone Ballroom

Zeta Phil Beta invites all to their Breast Cancer Awareness party, an uplifting and informative event dedicated to education, empowerment, and honor. They will have food and talks about prevention, early detection, and survivors’ stories.