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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 and Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us and we would appreciate your support in helping at any of these upcoming events. This list is being continuously updated but may not reflect the most current information. For the most up-to-date list of opportunities (and to view the list in calendar view, please refer to this online calendar).

 

Prep Sessions

We need your help to prepare for all of the upcoming events! We have a variety of assignments that can be done in 2-hour chunks. Volunteers help with tasks such as designing graphics, cutting flyers, contacting donors, organizing our materials, bagging merchandise...and many more. There is something for everyone!


Please click on the date for more info and to register.


Fundraisers

13th Annual Oahu APA Shoot for the Cure

  • Annual pool tournament sponsored by the Oahu American Poolplayers Association to raise funds for Breast Cancer Hawaii

  • Date/Time: Saturday, October 12, 8 AM - 10 AM

  • Location: Honolulu Billiards (Honolulu, Oahu)

  • Sign Up Today


6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Dive with Aaron’s Dive Shop

  • Community day of diving and snorkeling to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Hawaii

  • Date/Time: Sunday, October 27, 7 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Location: Electric Beach (Kahe Beach Park, Oahu)

  • Sign Up Today


2nd Annual Dink in Pink Tournament

  • Pickleball tournament held in partnership with Holua Racquet and Paddle, including drinks, food trucks, vendor booths, and giveaways! Saturday night will also feature a concert and night market!

  • 2-Day Event:

    Saturday, November 9, 7 AM - 9:30 PM

    Sunday, November 10, 7 AM - 3 PM

  • Location: Holua Racquet & Paddle, Keauhou, HI (Holualoa, Hawai'i Island)

  • Sign Up Now:


Community Events

HI Street Grindz & Crafts Fest: Hot October Spooktacular Night Market & Car & Bike Show 

  • Family friendly event with live entertainment, food trucks, giveaways, a kid zone, and more!

  • Date/Time: Saturday, October 5, 4 PM - 9 PM

  • Location: Aloha Stadium

  • Sign Up Today


UHCC ‘Ohana Pink

  • Community event focused on breast cancer clinical trials, education, and support for patients and families.

  • Date/Time: Sunday, October 6, 7 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Location: University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Sullivan Conference Center

  • Sign Up Today


Outreach Table at Kuakini Medical Center

  • Providing information about Breast Cancer Hawaii's programs to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

  • Date/Time: Monday, October 7, 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM

  • Location: Kuakini Medical Center

  • Sign Up Today


East Hawaii Foster Grandparents Meeting

  • Program engages Kupuna in community service by placing volunteers 1-on-1 with students to support their academic goals. Looking for a survivor to accompany Breast Cancer Hawaii staff to share their story at their meeting.

  • Date/Time: Monday, October 21, 9 AM - 10 AM

  • Location: Hilo

  • Sign Up Today


Oahu Foster Grandparents Meeting

  • Program engages Kupuna in community service by placing volunteers 1-on-1 with students to support their academic goals. Looking for a survivor to accompany Breast Cancer Hawaii staff to share their story at their meeting.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, October 22, 9 AM - 10 AM

  • Location: Oahu

  • Sign Up Today


Ongoing Breast Cancer Hawaii Opportunities

Monthly Keiki Care Kit Packing + CARE Closet Inventory Day

  • We will be packing KCK's to send to the children of breast cancer patients going through treatment and working on our CARE Closet program.

  • Date/Time: Saturday, October 26, 9 AM - 12 PM

  • Sign Up Today

 

Taylor Imano is a Survivorship Programs Manager at Breast Cancer Hawaii. She is currently a sophomore at UH Manoa and has been with Breast Cancer Hawaii for 3 years. She is interested in helping others in the community through the Psychology field.


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