Paint The Town Pink 2024 Recap

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Rahway Painted Pink: A Community’s Dedication to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

Throughout October, the City of Rahway, in partnership with RWJ University Hospital Rahway, hosted Paint Rahway Pink, a month-long initiative that highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a vibrant array of events and activities. The program aimed to bring the community together to honor survivors, educate residents, and promote wellness through a variety of activities that turned Rahway pink in spirit and action.


Kicking Off with Flag Raising
 The initiative launched on October 1 with a flag-raising ceremony, an event that symbolized Rahway’s support for breast cancer survivors and families affected by the disease. This event set the tone for a month focused on awareness, education, and community engagement.

Health Fair and Educational Outreach
 On October 5, the city held its annual health fair, offering valuable health screenings and information. Local health professionals engaged with residents, sharing resources on health, wellness, and early detection. Later, on October 10, a Breast Cancer Awareness presentation at the Library offered residents additional insights into prevention and treatment, with a focus on empowering attendees with knowledge. The program expanded to the senior community on October 22, with a specialized presentation addressing prevention and detection.

 

Cancer Walk and Resource Fair
 October 12 marked the Paint Rahway Pink Cancer Walk and Resource Fair. Community members gathered to walk in solidarity with breast cancer survivors and those impacted by the disease. The Resource Fair provided attendees with educational materials, resources, and support from local organizations dedicated to cancer awareness and support.

City Proclamation and Community Creativity
 On October 15, the Rahway City Council issued an official proclamation recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reaffirming the city’s dedication to awareness, research, and support. Rahway’s talented students also joined in, creating a series of digital inspirational messages that captured their unique perspectives on positivity and resilience. Community members had the chance to vote for their favorite pieces, and the messages were displayed at various locations across the city to inspire all who pass by.

 

Support from Local Businesses
 Local businesses showed their solidarity by participating in Paint Rahway Pink, offering pink-themed menu items, decorating storefronts, donning pink attire, and making donations to support breast cancer research and treatment efforts.

With these collective efforts, Rahway not only painted the town pink but also strengthened its commitment to supporting breast cancer awareness, research, and education. The city came together, each resident playing a part in a unified display of hope, resilience, and community support.

Board of Education Inspirational Message Contest

Thank you to the Rahway Board of Education for supporting the Paint Rahway Pink activities. Throughout October, residents had the opportunity to vote for their favorite message online. A total of 341 responses were recorded, and with 160 votes, Elaana Hayes has been named the winner of the contest.

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Elaanah Hayes