Breast cancer awareness events and fundraisers

TODAY

Pink Up Zumba Party

5:30 p.m., Fitness Plus (entrance 8), 150 S. Mount Auburn Road

Did you know exercise is proven to help reduce the risk of breast cancer? Wear pink tonight and join the Pink Up Zumba Party! The event is free, but donations will be accepted for Dig for Life. Pink Up merchandise will also be available for sale. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Zumba begins at 5:30.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Pink Up Jackson Tailgate Party

4 to 6 p.m., Liberty Utilities, 2751 N. High St., Jackson

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Cuts for Hope

From Oct. 11 to 18, $1 from every haircut at J.C. Penney Salon will be donated to breast cancer research via City of Hope.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

The Bold and the Beautiful Event for Breast Cancer Awareness

Concepts Styling Salon will donate 10 percent of today's sales to the Run Ride for Ragan/Ragan Ward Foundation, which supports local women fighting breast cancer. There will also be Bare Minerals product demos, special deals and a gift with each purchase. Concepts is at 107 West Drive, Suite C in Cape Girardeau.

Dine & Donate

All day at Burger King and Popeye's locations in Cape Girardeau

'Bravest Wear Pink' Community Picnic

4:30 to 6 p.m., Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau

SoutheastHEALTH will host a picnic in support of breast cancer awareness. Attendees will be able to meet with Cape Girardeau police and fire/rescue officer, and police and fire vehicles will be displayed. The picnic will include complimentary sandwiches, chips, cookies and beverages.

Ladies Night and Garage Party

7 to 9 p.m., Lawless Harley-Davidson, 2100 E. Outer Road, Scott City

This after-hours event for women will review motorcycle controls, how to customize your ride and more. The night also includes food and drinks, a silent auction and prizes, with proceeds to benefit breast cancer research. The doors open at 6 p.m. Call 573-334-7716 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

Complimentary Aveda makeovers

As part of its month of breast cancer awareness, Belladona Salon and Spa will provide complimentary Aveda makeup applications beginning at 2 p.m. at the salon's original location, 201 S. Mount Auburn Road, Suite F in Cape Girardeau.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23

Macy's Supports Pink Up

4 to 9 p.m., West Park Mall

FRIDAY, OCT. 24

Dine & Donate

5 to 11 p.m., Farraday's, Isle Casino in Cape Girardeau

Pink Up Weekend at Philanthropy

Ten percent of sales from Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, will be donated to Dig for Life. Philanthropy is at 407 Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Sweet Designs Boutique Share Day

Shop at Sweet Designs Boutique, 120 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, and 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Dig for Life. The store will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

Pink Up Weekend at Philanthropy

Ten percent of sales from Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, will be donated to Dig for Life. Philanthropy is at 407 Broadway in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Sweet Designs Boutique Share Day

Shop at Sweet Designs Boutique, 120 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, and 10 percent of proceeds will be donated to Dig for Life. The store will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pink Me Up at J.C. Penney and Sephora

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., J.C. Penney Salon and Sephora will team up to give free mini-makeovers and nail buff and polishes for breast cancer patients and survivors.

Find a Cure 5K

The sixth annual event, formerly known as the Pretty in Pink 5K, will raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Registration is at 7 a.m. at Arena Park, and the run begins at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Andrea Allstun at 573-579-5517 or aallstun@medassets.com, or Amanda Craft at 573-837-9524 or acraft@medassets.com. Registration forms are available at www.caperoadrunners.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 27

'Battling Breast Cancer' seminar

5 p.m., HealthPoint Fitness

Dr. Sarah Colwick and Dr. James C. Mosley of SoutheastHEALTH will present on "Battling Breast Cancer" as part of Southeast's "Bravest Wear Pink" breast cancer campaign. Light refreshments will be served. The seminar is free; register at www.SEhealth.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 28

R.E.N.E.W.

6:30 p.m., Fitness Plus, Saint Francis Medical Center

Tonight is a time to R.E.N.E.W. - Refresh, Energize, Nurture, Exhale, Work Out. Learn about risk factors for breast cancer, the importance of early detection and screenings and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Featured speakers are Dr. Sarah Colwick, breast surgeon and Pam Lewis, Womancare breast cancer navigator and nurse practitioner. The evening also includes a Zumba demonstration, wine, cheese, socializing and chair massages. Kids Plus child care is available during the event at $2 per child for Fitness Plus members or $4 per child for non members. Register by calling 573-331-3996.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

Saint Francis Auxiliary Pink Pumpkin Bake Sale

8 a.m., Healing Arts Center Lobby (entrance 2)

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

Pink Moon Run & Walk

The fifth annual Pink Moon Run & Walk starts at 5 p.m. at the Cape County Courthouse in Jackson. The event, organized by A Sister's Hope, will raise money for breast cancer research and other local charities. The event starts with a welcome at 5 p.m., an 8k run/walk at 5:45 and an awards presentation at approximately 7 p.m. Visit www.asistershope.org for more information.

MONTHLONG FUNDRAISERS

Belladona Salon & Spa

With every Aveda Hand Relief moisturizing cream purchase, $4 will go toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Each purchase comes with a pink ribbon pin.

Cape West 14 Cine

Will donate 50 cents from every popcorn tub purchased in October to Dig for Life

J.C. Penney

"Give Breast Cancer the Boot" by rounding your purchase up to the nearest dollar. Proceeds will be donated to programs that help in the fight against breast cancer.

J.C. Penney Salon

"Show Your Support" with free temporary pink highlights with every salon service of $32 or more. Free pink hair chalking is also available.

Ochs Auto Sales

Will donate $150 per car sold in October to Dig for Life. Locations in Jackson and Perryville, Missouri.

Ochs Rent-a-Car

Will donate 5 percent of sales in October to Dig for Life. Locations in Jackson and Perryville, Missouri.

Panera Bread Co.

For every pink ribbon-shaped bagel sold in October, Panera will donate a portion to the American Cancer Society High Plains Division.

Perryville Discount Furniture

Will donate 5 percent of sales all month to Dig for Life

Shine Medical Aesthetics

Will donate 10 percent of every Pink Up package purchased during October to Dig for Life

The Bravest Wear Pink

SoutheastHEALTH has teamed up with the Cape Girardeau police and fire departments to promote breast cancer awareness in October. Cape police and firefighters will wear pink T-shirts, and you can purchase one for yourself for $15 at the following locations: The Wishing Well Gift Shop at Southeast Hospital; HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau and Jackson; Southeast Pharmacy at the West Campus, 817 S. Mount Auburn Road; SoutheastHEALTH Foundation office at 60 Doctors' Park; Cape Girardeau Police Department, 40 S. Sprigg St.; and Cape Girardeau Fire Department #1, 1 S. Sprigg St. Proceeds from T-shirt sales will help provide mammograms for underserved women and help fund cancer patients' immediate needs while undergoing treatment. Visit www.SEhealth.org/BRAVE for more information.