Paint the Town Pink

“The story of our mom is a story of a breast cancer survivor and a true warrior. Our mom's journey with breast cancer wasn't just about her personal battle; it became her mission to help others and to spread awareness about breast health.”

~ Melody’s daughter, Kim Martin.

Melody Martin started the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in 1998. She was inspired by her own cancer diagnosis and believed that had she caught her cancer earlier, she may have had a different outcome. Melody's mission became empowering women in their healthcare with knowledge and information, encouraging screenings, prevention, and general awareness of breast cancer—"Awareness Saves Lives". 

This year Paint the Town Pink will have an honorary walk in the tradition that Melody started over 25 years ago. The walk will take place at the lovely switchyard park walking trail. There are two distance options, a half mile trail and a one mile trail. Walkers may choose which route they would like to take. Honorary signs for survivors and loved ones who have faced breast cancer will be available along the walking trail. The walk is hosted in partnership with City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. 

October 26, 2025

3:00 pm at Switchyard Park

The walk will start after the resource fair and survivor ceremony and a brief program thanking the volunteers, sponsors, and businesses that made this event possible. The event begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 4:00 pm on October 26 at Switchyard Park. 

Event Schedule:

1:00 pm - Resource Fair, Food Trucks, Event Shirts, and Activities

2:30 pm - Program and Survivor Ceremony

3:00 pm - Honorary Walk

 

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