October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Atlanta has some of the largest events in the nation! If you are new to the area or will be moving to Atlanta this month, join your new community in the fight to find a cure and check out one of the many events the city has to offer this year.
1) Painted Ladies: A Private Affair: Thursday, October 9 at 7:30p, located at Ambient Plus Studio. Fashion, food, art, and wine come together to celebrate the human body at this one-of-a-kind living art and fashion gallery experience. Fashion designer Phoenyx Reign and Events By Saving Grace transform models into life-size sculptures through the works of body painters and world renowned tattoo artists. Proceeds go to support the event’s donor Carrie’s Touch, Inc. and all guests will receive a party favor.
2) Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (Atlanta Trek-Peachtree City): Saturday, October 11 at 10:00a. General registration ticket price is $40 and is located at Atlanta Trek in Peachtree City, Georgia. 100% of registration fees go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in order to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and to help find a cure.
3) Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer: Saturday, October 11 at 4:00p, located at Atlanta Marriott Marquis. This 30-mile, 2-day walk consists of a 20-mile walk on Saturday and a 10-mile walk on Sunday. In 12 years, the program has raised $10 million to fund 210 grants that provide breast cancer awareness, support, and care for Georgians suffering from breast cancer.
4) MindWorx Cares Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk: Saturday, October 18 at 5:00p. Tickets are $20 and the event will be located in Grant Park, meeting at the parking lot at Boulevard and Confederate. Proceeds will be donated to support the Carrie L. Williams Pink Scholarship campaign.
5) LiviRae Lingerie’s 2nd Annual Burlesque for Breasts Under the Big Top: Saturday, October 18 from 8:00p until midnight, located at Westside Cultural Arts Center. Ages 18 and up can witness this live lingerie showcase, food and beverage, as well as dance party, all for $40.