Paint it Pink fundraisers return in 2022
Paint it Pink events in Lincoln County raised nearly $12,000 to help pay for 3D mammography, as well as over 300 free diagnostic and screening mammograms and breast ultrasounds to uninsured men and women. (Photo courtesy of Cabinet Peaks Medical Center)
Since Paint It Pink fundraising efforts began in 2007, the fund has helped to provide a digital mammography machine, helped raise funds for 3D mammography, as well as over 300 free diagnostic and screening mammograms and breast ultrasounds to uninsured men and women in Lincoln County.
In 2022, fundraising efforts were back in full swing after cancelling events in the past two years due to COVID.
October 2022 proved to be another successful year for the Paint It Pink program.
“Our community pulled together and raised just under $12,000 for the detection and treatment of breast cancer for the people of Lincoln County. We are so proud of the work that has been accomplished with these fundraising efforts, which were started by Cabinet Peaks Medical Center and Glacier Bank to help raise money for a digital mammography machine at our local hospital,” stated Paula Collins, Marketing Manager at CPMC and Paint it Pink Coordinator. “All that has been done is thanks to the support of community partners who have rallied behind this cause, started their own annual fundraising events, attended events, and given out of their own pockets. The effort and generosity really is impacting our community and saving local lives.”
The month included the annual Glacier Bank Fun Run and CPMC’s Breast Health Awareness Dessert, as well as various donations from local organizations such as Scenty’s Amanda Schulze, Homesteader’s Ranch and Home and sporting events at Libby High School.
“We are thrilled with the amount of support from local businesses to put together events and PIP sale items to help raise money for this cause. Local businesses and community members continue to give to this program because they are generous, and they care about the impact that it has on their neighbors, friends, and family members. It was another wonderful October in Lincoln County!”
For those interested in getting involved in the Paint It Pink program or holding a PIP fundraiser or awareness event next year, please contact Paula (283-7221) at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.
For more information about how to receive a free mammogram through the Paint It Pink program, please speak with your health care provider.