Here’s how you can support the fight against breast cancer

Join in on events happening around San Jose to support breast cancer awareness + research.

A pink breast cancer ribbon juxtaposed on a photo of Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

See how you can support breast cancer awareness + research.

Photo via @steezc

About two-thirds of women with breast cancer in the US receive a diagnosis at an early stage. Here’s how you can join the fight against the disease in San Jose this month:

  • Wine Stroll | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Santana Row | $50 | Taste Livermore Valley wines + enjoy live music — a portion of the proceeds benefit Pink Ribbon Good.
  • Flex & Chill | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Grays Lane, Los Gatos | Free, but donations encouraged | Join a HIIT-style pilates and yoga flow to show support for Valley Health Foundation’s Dr. Ziedler Breast Cancer Fund.
  • Making Strides of Silicon Valley | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | California’s Great America | Donations accepted | This walk will begin with a Survivor/Thriver ribbon-cutting and feature music from ShirlJAM.

Do you know of another event supporting breast cancer awareness this month? Send it in.