Annual Community-Led Campaign to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Can you believe we have raised more than $3 million for cancer research?
As Paint The Town Pink begins its 15th year, we invite you to join us in this community-led initiative that features family-friendly events supporting the mission of our researchers who live and work in Austin and the surrounding areas.
From the kickoff event on January 14 to the VFW Pool Tournament on March 15, we have two months' worth of fundraising activities. These events cater to everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to attendees of the black-tie Austin Bruins Gala.
Saturday, Jan. 25 - Plunging For Pink, Registration at 1, Plunging at 2
Sunday, Jan. 26 - Pickle For Pink, Austin YMCA, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 6 - Austin Bruins Gala, 5:30-10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8 - Toss For a Cure
Saturday, Feb. 8 - Shooters For Hooters
Saturday, Feb. 8 - Paint The Rink Pink, 7;05 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15 - Fishing For A Cure, noon
Saturday, Feb. 22 - VFW Dart Tournament, noon
Saturday, March 8 - Smashing Cancer Demo Derby at the Mower County Fairgrounds, pit opens at 9, event starts at 1.
About Paint The Town Pink
PTTP is a community-led annual campaign to raise funds for innovative research to accelerate answers to cancer.
“We hope every individual who donates and every organizer who works hard to raise funds for PTTP knows how important their support is to move cancer research forward. They are on the front lines with our researchers as together we work to prevent and control cancer and find better therapies to treat it,” said Gail Dennison, Director of Development and External Relations.
Since it started in 2011, PTTP has raised around $3.1 million for cancer research at The Hormel Institute.
“The community of Austin and communities throughout the region are amazing in their generous support of this important work. The Hormel Institute thanks every person who contributes. We all know every dollar, every cancer, and every person matters,” said Dennison.
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“Cancer touches everyone including the families and friends of our players. Our new owner Brian Raduenz lost one of his closest friends to cancer so the PTTP campaign is meaningful and important to all of us.”
Brian Schulz, President of the Austin Bruins
IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW PTTP EVENT, REACH OUT TO:
Daneka Wiechmann
The Hormel Institute’s PTTP Coordinator
[email protected] or 507-437-9650