Thu · Oct 1 · 1pm
Pink Warriors Breast Cancer Awareness Stop in Rahway, NJ
Rahway City Hall · 1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
They started the day in Jersey City at 7 a.m. By 5 p.m., a group of breast cancer survivors will reach their final stop in Rahway, ready to tell their stories one more time. On Thursday, October 1, the Pink Warriors close out a six city New Jersey tour at Rahway City Hall Plaza.
The Pink Warriors are breast cancer survivors connected with Pink Breast Centers. Their #EverythingElseCanWait campaign is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and aims to connect women in high need communities with breast health information, with a focus on early detection. Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe will stand with the group at the Rahway stop. Union County Life readers in Linden can also catch the tour earlier that afternoon.
At each stop, the survivors share their personal journeys. Health care, government, and community advocacy partners also offer breast health resources. "Early detection is the most effective defense against breast cancer," said Andreia Santos-Lima, CEO of Pink Breast Centers. New Jersey requires health insurance companies in the state to cover yearly screening mammograms for women ages 40 and older.
The Rahway stop is at 5 p.m. at Rahway City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza. The Linden stop is at 3:40 p.m. at 301 N. Wood Ave. Earlier stops include Jersey City, Paterson, Montclair, and West Orange.
For the women sharing their stories, the message is simple: take care of your health first, because everything else can wait. Find more Rahway events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: Veronica's Faith Warriors
FAQ:
Q: Is the Pink Warriors event in Rahway free to attend?
A: The announcement does not list a cost for the Pink Warriors stop at Rahway City Hall. It is presented as a public awareness event, but confirm with the organizers if you have questions.
Q: Where is the Pink Warriors stop in Rahway, and is there parking?
A: The Rahway stop is at Rahway City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza. Parking details were not included in the announcement.
Q: Who is the Pink Warriors event for, and do I need to register?
A: The #EverythingElseCanWait tour is meant to connect women, especially in high need communities, with breast health information and resources. No registration was mentioned for the Rahway stop.
Q: Is there a Pink Warriors stop in Linden too?
A: Yes. The Pink Warriors stop in Linden at 3:40 p.m. on October 1 at 301 N. Wood Ave., before their final stop in Rahway at 5 p.m.
Q: Where can I find more health and community events in Rahway?
A: Union County Life covers Rahway events and community news, including awareness events like the Pink Warriors tour. Visit unioncountylife.com for more local happenings.
