2022 events to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Nashville

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Here are a few ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Nashville area.

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout October, breast cancer patients, survivors, and supporters will come together to fundraise for breast cancer research.

Looking for ways to support the cause? We’ve compiled four upcoming events supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Nashville area.

  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | Sat., Oct. 15 | 8 a.m. | Nissan Stadium | Support the fight against breast cancer by raising money + walking with the community.
  • 2022 Komen Greater Nashville More Than Pink Walk | Sat., Oct. 15 | 9 a.m. | CoolSprings Galleria | The annual walk begins with a 30-minute opening ceremony — the goal is to raise $225,000 this year.
  • 2nd Annual OctoBRAfest | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | TailGate Brewery, 7300 Charlotte Pk. | The event hosted by the Breast Cancer Recovery in Action (BRA) will include food, craft beer, a silent auction, and live entertainment.
  • Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Benefit Gala | Sun., Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | “The Home Edit” star Clea Sherar will be the featured speaker + LOCASH, Runaway June, Victoria Shaw, and Cooper Alan are scheduled to perform.

Bonus: The Loveless Cafe is offering a “Pink Lady” cocktail (vodka, lemonade, and grenadine) and a pink sprinkles sugar cookie (available onsite at Hams and Jams) throughout October. $1 from each cocktail + 30% of the proceeds from each cookie will go to the American Cancer Society.

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