City of Southfield to Host Pinktober Fest in Partnership with Karmanos Cancer Institute, October 12

The City of Southfield Parks & Recreation Department will host Pinktober Fest on Sunday, October 12, from 2-4 p.m. in Southfield Parks & Recreation Building Room 115, 26000 Evergreen Road.

This special community event is dedicated to raising awareness, honoring survivors, and empowering residents in the fight against breast cancer. The highlight of the event will be a pre-recorded presentation by Karmanos Cancer Institute, offering valuable information on breast cancer prevention and early detection. The program will feature real and honest conversations, survivor stories, and will conclude with a live Q&A session where attendees can engage directly with Karmanos representatives.

The event will also include:

• A Breast Cancer Honor Wall to celebrate survivors and remember loved ones;
• A Karmanos informational booth with resources and support materials;
• A "Check Yourself" pop-up with EPIC Health; and
• A community 5K walk around the Southfield Municipal Campus, led by the Momentum Walking Club.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Attendees can register online at https://bit.ly/real-talk-pinktoberfest or call Ayh'anna Nelson, Community Health Educator at (313) 576-8382.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 248-796-4620 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.