Pink Ribbon Walk 2024, Breast Cancer Awareness Events & Free Mammograms

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Here’s how you can get involved here in Singapore for 2024.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month worldwide. While that definitely means you can expect to be surrounded by lots of pink stuff over the next 31 days (not that we don’t love pink here at Sassy Mama), it also means there are tons of great initiatives going on across Singapore to raise both funds and awareness about this disease that affects so many women around the world.

Singapore’s Breast Cancer Foundation comes out with a new theme each year. This year’s theme, Stronger Together, recognises the strength of those who have battled or are currently fighting breast cancer as well as the caregivers who have dedicated themselves to support the ones that are struggling with this disease. You can join in this year’s Pink Ribbon Walk (more deets below!) to show your support for those battling breast cancer and you can click here to donate to support BCF’s cause.

Check out some of these key 2024 breast cancer awareness events in Singapore below, including subsidised mammograms and some fun fitness events!

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2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Events In Singapore:

1. The Pink Ribbon Walk 2024: Annual breast cancer awareness event

The annual breast cancer awareness event – Pink Ribbon Walk returns this year, where you can run (or walk!) for a good cause. Organised by the Breast Cancer Foundation, the Pink Ribbon Walk is accompanied by the theme, Stronger Together and aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and show solidarity with those affected.

The event also helps raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation for their several initiatives and support groups. Each participant will receive a goodie bag, which will include a Pink Ribbon t-shirt. More information here.

Pink Ribbon Walk 2024
When: 26 October 2024, 5pm – 9pm
Where: Marina Barrage
How much: From $20. Register here.

2. Singapore Cancer Society Clinic @ Bishan: FREE mammograms

One of the keys to survival is early detection (including both self-exams and mammograms). Singapore Cancer Society Clinic @ Bishan offers free mammograms to Singaporean women aged 50 and above, strictly by appointment.

Free mammograms @ Bishan
When: Ongoing, by appointment only
Where: Singapore Cancer Society Clinic, 9 Bishan Place, #06-05 Junction 8 Office Tower, Singapore 579837
How much: Free! Click here for more info.

3. UFIT Stronger Than Cancer: 24-Hour charity fitness marathon

It is time to sweat for a good cause because UFIT is organising a special 24-hour fitness marathon at its Club Street branch, which consists of a full 24-hour itinerary of fitness classes. Think cardio, strength, HIIT and more.

There will also be a special Battle Cancer Class which cancers to cancer survivors, where workouts are catered to their post-cancer fatigue, physical limitations and challenges. There’ll be a different class every hour, led by UFIT coaches. This special event, which caters to all ages, will contribute all of its proceeds to Breast Cancer Foundation.

UFIT Stronger Than Cancer
When: 5 October, 12pm – 6 October 2024, 12pm.
Where: UFIT Club Street, 21 Club St, #01-01, Singapore 069410
How much: $40 per class.  Register here.

4. Pink Light Up: Buildings will light up in pink

We meant it when we said you’ll see plenty of pink this month! Throughout October, several landmarks in Singapore will light up in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While details are still hush-hush for now, the Breast Cancer Foundation’s Instagram page is slowly dropping clues about this exciting event!

Pink Light Up
When: Throughout October
Where: TBC
How much: FREE!

5. Healing in Crisis and Beyond: Yoga, sound bath & sharing circle

Healing in Crisis and Beyond is a wellness event specially curated for breast cancer survivors and their allies, led by fellow survivor and yoga teacher Jill Alphonso, alongside certified sound therapist Michele Chong. The event features a soothing yoga session, followed by healing sound therapy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a sharing session for survivors and patients. Plus, explore booths from various brands and organisations offering free screenings, awareness materials, and more.

Healing in Crisis and Beyond
When: 13 October 2024, 3pm – 6pm.
Where: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
How much: From $53.29. Register here.

6. Understanding Breast Cancer: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

“How do I spot the early signs of breast cancer?” “What can I do to reduce risks?” “How can I best support a loved one going through cancer?” If these questions are on your mind, this panel discussion is for you. Understanding Breast Cancer: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment is an event organised by UFIT in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join a panel of experts, breast cancer survivors, fitness coaches, and more as they share vital information and personal experiences related to breast cancer.

Understanding Breast Cancer: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment
When: 10 October 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Mandala Club, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore, Singapore 089845
How much: $12. Register here.

7. PAUL Singapore: Pink October

PAUL Singapore is hosting their annual Pink October, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with the Breast Cancer Foundation. This October, treat yourself to a Jumbo Pink Macaron for just $7.90, and know that $1 from every purchase goes toward the cause. You can also indulge in a limited-edition red fruit mini macaron box (12 pieces) for $25.90, with $3 donated for each box sold.

PAUL Singapore has also teamed up with Honest Studio to create the Pink Waves of Hope 2024 scarf, priced at $39.90, with $5 from every scarf sale supporting breast cancer awareness.

PAUL Singapore: Pink October
When: Throughout October
Where: PAUL Singapore outlets
How much: From $7.90. More information here.

You can also consider making a donation to a charity that supports medical research or current cancer patients, including the Breast Cancer Foundation, the Singapore Cancer Society, or the National Cancer Centre Singapore’s Research and Community Support Funds. We are so close to beating breast cancer, but we’re not there yet!

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