The inaugural “The Park Goes Pink for Breast Cancer” event will take at Wheaton Regional Park Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is run by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ African American Health Program. It is free to the public.
Admission is not the only free offering, as health screenings, giveaways, raffles, music, food, and drinks will also be available free of charge for attendees according to a press release. On-site parking is limited, but there will be a free shuttle service from nearby John F. Kennedy High School.
The event will see the African American Health Program partner with the county’s Recreation and Parks Departments. Maryland Delegate Pamela Queen, a breast cancer survivor, also assisted in the organizing of the event.
“I encourage everyone to attend the event on Oct. 12 to take advantage of free health screenings and to learn more about the resources available for those affected by breast cancer and their caregivers.” said County Executive Marc Elrich.
While admission is free, registration is encouraged. You can register here.
Photo Courtesy of Montgomery County’s African American Health Program
