Calvert City Pink Walk

October is Breast Cancer awareness month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The Calvert City Pink Walk is much more than breast cancer. The annual Pink Walk is scheduled for 9am, on October 16 at Memorial Park. Gather a small group of family and friends and walk through the park remembering those lives lost and celebrating the survivors of cancer.

"TheCalvert City Pink Walk is a staple event for many in our community,” said Blair Travis, director of marketing, communications, and business development for Calvert City. “It's a time when we can all come together and lift the spirits of those fighting the fight, recognize survivors, and remember those we lost. The event will begin by recognizing survivors in our region. Those attending will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items donated by local businesses and the proceeds raised during the Pink Walk will be donated to Kentucky CancerLink.”

Calvert City resident, Carol Capps, is a breast cancer survivor. She experienced firsthand the importance of screenings. More than 10 years ago she planned the first Calvert City Pink Walk. Capps was motivated to raise awareness in our community about the importance of early detection. The event provides information about early detection, screening and encourages everyone to be proactive about their breast health.

The Calvert City Pink Walk is a family affair. Nearly all walkers have been touched by a breast cancer diagnosis – a mom, a dad, a best friend, a wife, or themselves – in an instant their lives were changed. But uniting turns that journey into a force for good. The health and well-being of those in attendance is the number one priority of organizers. All CDC guidelines will be followed during this outdoor event.

On October 16, you are invited to join the event and support one another, share stories, raise money, and save lives. Take photos at the many photo opportunities along the 0.5-mile walk. Using social media, share your photos or post-check-ins while using #calvertcitypinkwalk. There is no registration for this event.

T-shirts and sweatshirts will be for sale at the event in addition to a silent auction. If you would like to recognize a loved one “in memory of” or “in honor of” forms are available at calvertcityky.gov for $5 per luminary sign.

For more information about t-shirts, luminary signs, or ways to be involved, email info@calvertcityky.gov, visit calvertcityky.gov or call Calvert City Hall at 270.395.7138.

Kentucky CancerLink

About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 49,290 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.

The mission of Kentucky CancerLink is to reduce the barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, as well as support breast cancer education. Founder and Executive Director, Vicki Blevins-Booth was inspired by Dr. Harold P. Freeman and his vision for patient navigation in oncology. As the owner and manager of VDK Turning Point, (a specialty boutique with products designed for women fighting breast cancer,) Vicki had spoken to many women navigating the diagnosis of cancer.

Initially sponsored by the Kentucky Breast Cancer Coalition, Ms. BlevinsBooth received her first grant from Susan G. Komen, Lexington Affiliate in April of 2008 and quickly obtained her 501c3 status. Kentucky CancerLink was officially launched in April of 2014, with the mission to remove barriers to Kentuckians so they can receive all evidence-based cancer screenings and receive support if diagnosed.

For additional information about Kentucky CancerLink visit kycancerlink. org.