Save the Date: Swing for Pink is October 5
Annual fundraiser for Inova’s Breast Care Institute features pickleball, round robin tennis, social mixer, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle.
Alexandria, VA – Now in its 19th year, Swing for Pink will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 5, at the Burke Racquet and Swim Club (BRSC). This year’s event will include round robin tennis and pickleball, a social mixer with light food, silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle.
All donations are tax deductible and benefit patients of the Breast Care Institute at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and the Joseph Viar and Bonnie Christ Cancer Center at Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Since 2006, Swing for Pink has raised more than $266,700 to support patients within our community. The mission began at the former Mt. Vernon Athletic Club in honor of fellow tennis club members afflicted with breast cancer. The event has evolved into a fun social evening where tennis and pickleball players are joined by individuals from the community to give back, share their blessings, and band together to support those who are battling breast cancer.
Patients at Inova Mt. Vernon and Alexandria Hospitals have access to the full spectrum of cancer care, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Patients also benefit from dietary, emotional and support services that include individual and family psychosocial assessments, counseling, education, referrals, support groups and discharge planning.
Breast cancer takes a toll beyond the medical condition and treatment, not to mention the medical bills, and that’s where your fundraising donations really make an impact. Breast cancer patients often have to miss work due to treatments and the side effects. Lost wages make it difficult or impossible to pay for housing and transportation. Donations to the Inova Health Foundation also assist patients with rent/mortgage payments, utilities, car payments, and transportation vouchers.
Visit the Swing for Pink website swingforpinkmtvac.wordpress.com/ to donate, sponsor, get more details, or register. If you would like to volunteer or have questions about the event, please email Deb Oelschlager via the contact page.
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