Memories from 2020 of virtual Pounding the Pavement for Pink during COVID

 

Sharing fond memories of 2020 event during COVID to benefit Seymour Pink

 

'Circle of Friends' memory: Pounding the Pavement for Pink in 2014

On Saturday I posted a 2019 Seymour Pink 5K memory; today a photo from the 2014 event popped up in my Facebook memories.

Seymour Congregational Church to open doors before Seymour Pink 5K

From Seymour Congregational Church Facebook page:

Our sanctuary doors will be open to the public on Race Day [Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K for Seymour Pink].

Please use the space for prayer and peace on a day that may bring a lot of different emotions.
Prayer candles will be located in the sanctuary.
Prayer request cards will also be available to those who would like to be added to our Prayer List.

Registration for Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K ends Wednesday

Registration Closes October 2nd

The 13th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 in Seymour. Last call for 5K registration - there is NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION - if you want to participate this year, head to RunSignUp today to secure your race bib! This is a press release from Seymour Pink.

 

General registration ends Thursday for 12th annual Seymour Pink 5K

General Registration for the 12th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k ends this Thursday, August 31 at 11:59 PM. The price will increase $10 per event as of September 1. Make your commitment to walk and run with us this October live in Seymour, or virtually anywhere.

Registration Options are the following: 5k in Seymour - October 7 - $35 5k Virtual - October 6-8 - $35 + Packet Shipping Kids Run in Seymour - October 7 - $15 (all participants will earn a medal!) Kids Run Virtual - October 6-8 - $15 (all participants will earn a medal!) + Packet Shipping

Register Now

This is a press release from Seymour Pink. 

Seymour Pink posts weekly fundraising check-in for 12th annual 5K

 

This was posted today on the Seymour Pink Facebook page.

Registration opens July 1 for 12th annual Seymour Pink 5K

Our 12th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K race will be held LIVE in Seymour on Saturday, October 7, 2023 stepping off at 9 a.m.
This hallmark event also includes a Kids Fun Run option or virtual participation options.

Learn more about this overall event at http://www.seymourpink.com/.../pounding-the-pavement-for.../

Our registration site is https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K

Race Options
5k IN PERSON (3.1 Miles)
5k VIRTUAL (3.1 Miles)
Kids Fun Run IN PERSON (~.5 Miles)
Kids Fun Run VIRTUAL (~.5 Miles)

This is shared from Seymour Pink Facebook page.

Seymour Pink posts 2023 community event calendar

Each year, Seymour Pink hosts a variety of fundraising and community events including a pasta dinner, gala night, golf tournament, and 5k Road Race.

Our mission is to unite a community in the fight against breast cancer. 

Through fundraising efforts, our goal is to fund breast cancer research, provide education and to empower and assist breast cancer victims and their families.

The first event will be A Pink Night to Remember held at The Waterview in Monroe on March 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. This event is a great way for our community to come together and celebrate our mission, honor survivors and enjoy a great night of food, drinks and camaraderie. 

Attendees receive a complimentary blush sparkling wine upon arrival and can enjoy a variety of cold and hot hors d’oeuvres and food stations, open bar and beer garden. The hallmark of this event is nearly 100 premium raffles and a silent auction. Tickets go on sale Feb. 12 at noon.

Our 14th Annual Pasta Dinner will take place  April 24 at The Brookside Inn in Oxford. This is the event that started it all. 

When founder Mary Deming, set out to raise funds for her Susan G. Komen walk in 2007, owners Sara and Gary Morgatto agreed to host a pasta dinner to help her fundraising efforts. 

Other than a brief 2-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, this event has occurred every year since. At this event, what is most special is the raffle baskets donated and built in honor or in memory of breast cancer patients. Each basket tells a heartfelt story about the person it is made for and builds our community’s story.

Our Golf Tournament will once again be held at Woodhaven Country Club in Bethany this year on June 10. In 2022 we introduced a third flight for this 9-hole tournament with options to tee off at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. Various prizes and fun await you on the course including hole in one contests, closest to the pin and entertainment.

Our 12th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k Road Race will take place Oct. 7. Always taking place on the first Saturday in October, this event has been going on each year since our first running in 2011. This event draws close to 3,000 runners and walkers and nearly the same number of spectators along the USA Track & Field certified 5k (3.1 mile) course. Registration opens July 1 with early bird pricing specials for two weeks. Run, walk, or cheer in the fight against breast cancer!

Seymour Pink Day has been proclaimed as the third Wednesday of October, this year on Oct. 18. This day allows us to celebrate our mission and spread awareness for our organization and breast cancer. 

Think Pink, Wear Pink, Decorate Pink! Local businesses and community organizations take part through wearing our annual Seymour Pink T-Shirt and turning their buildings pink in all ways possible. We celebrate this night at Hot Tamale Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Seymour with door prizes, pink drink specials, and live music.

Lastly, our Night of Appreciation is our give back night to honor all who have fundraised for us, supported us and attended events throughout the year. This night is our thank you to our supporters, held at M.A.G’s Pizza Bar & Grill Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m.

More information about all of these events can be found on our website seymourpink.com with plenty more details to be unveiled throughout the year. Our Calendar of Events includes these events along with any other upcoming events and is updated regularly.

There are also a large number of community events hosted on our behalf that occur throughout the year including pink sports nights, business events or fundraisers. 

If your group is planning a breast cancer awareness event supporting Seymour Pink, please visit our website to complete the fundraiser notification form so that we can share details about your event through our platforms.

Seymour Pink, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 2010 with a mission to unite a community in the fight against breast cancer. 

Headquartered in Seymour, the organization supports breast cancer patients and their families in 42 towns or cities in Connecticut through financial support, college bound scholarships, comfort baskets, and emotional support. 

Seymour Pink is a 100% volunteer run organization with all monies raised going directly to its mission. 

Learn more by visiting https://seymourpink.com/


This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Sharing links to today's Valley Voice newsletter featuring Seymour Pink 5K walk/run

 

Our Valley Voice newsletter today spotlights the 10th anniversary Seymour Pink 5K Walk/Run. 

Here are links to the edition:

https://205bf1ef-57da-4a6a-ac50-7988750745dc.filesusr.com/ugd/d1ec9b_1794304d31f64b6fa7c68c222999a5d4.pdf

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwzXZ61504FABNZGRZAWQEpZ22w4Y1X0/view?usp=sharing

Seymour Pink posts schedule of events for Saturday 5K walk/run

 

Acoustic duo to perform Saturday at Seymour Pink 5K finish line

From Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming:

"We are so excited to have Haptic Sense playing as you head toward the finish line this coming Saturday October 2nd!"

Seymour Pink is seeking volunteer photographers for Pounding the Pavement for Pink

Seymour Pink is seeking volunteer photographers to be around the race course Oct. 2 for its 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k.
Interested? 

Email seymourpink09@aol.com
Know anyone? Please spread the word!

Shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Register now for 10th annual Pounding the Pavement for Seymour Pink races

LOCATION: ANYWHERE OR  SEYMOUR, CT  DIRECTIONS TYPE: RUN OR RUN/WALK, VIRTUAL RACE / CHALLENGE

Our General Registration is under way for the 2021 Pounding the Pavement for Pink races.  This year we are excited to host our 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k road race, A Seymour Tradition, Oct. 2 in Seymour.  In addition, we're excited to continue virtual racing as a new tradition so our friends and supporters can join us from wherever you are Oct. 1-3 weekend.  The Pink Challenge returns for 2021 with the option to run the 5k component live with us in Seymour, while completing the 10k virtually on your own.  Or, you can complete the entire 15k challenge virtually.  Our last event is the Kids Fun Run - this event will be held totally virtually for 2021 to ensure we have utmost safety for our youngest supporters.   All participants who register on or before Aug.15 will earn a race medal!! 5k Participants will earn the 10th Anniversary 5k Medal Pink Challenge Participants will earn the special Pink Challenge Medal & the 5k Medal Kids Run participants will earn a special Kids Run Medal Spread the word and ensure your friends and family register by Aug. 15 to secure their bling! Upcoming Registration Promos: The first 20 individuals to register for any race Aug. 1 will earn a $5 Starbucks Gift Card Team Captains who have 5 or more registrations for their team during the first week of August (Aug.1-7) will earn a $25 gift card to one of these places: Disney TD Bank 67 Family Diner Retro Grub & Pub Zois Pizza Hot Tamale Mexican Restaurant Stop & Shop Thank you for supporting the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER!

Register today for Pounding the Pavement, get chance to win team shirt quilt

Sharing a post from Mary Deming, founder of Seymour Pink:

Today, Sunday, July 18, is Sunday Funday!

Register today for our 10th ANNUAL Pounding the Pavement for Pink and receive a complimentary ticket to win this quilt!!

https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K

Price to rise Thursday for Pounding the Pavement for Pink signup

Sharing a message today from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming:

The price of 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink Races is about to go up, don't miss out on this opportunity to sign up before the price increase! Event Current Price New Price Current Price Valid Until 5k - Live in Seymour $25 $35 July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT 5k - Virtual Anywhere $25 $35 July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT Pink Challenge (5k In Person) $45 $55 July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT Pink Challenge (Virtual Anywhere) $45 $55 July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT Kid's Run - Virtual $10 $15 July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT If you would like more information about the race, or if you have any questions, Please click here for more information. Hope to see you at the race!

Seymour Pink holding Early Bird Registration for Pounding the Pavement

SEYMOUR - Seymour Pink's Early Bird Registration for Pounding the Pavement for Pink is shorter this year but the savings are doubled! 

Get the lowest rates when you register before July 15 and guarantee your shiny bling!

https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K

Seymour Pink to host in-person Pounding the Pavement; registration opens July 1

SEYMOUR - Seymour Pink 5K organizers have announced there will be an IN PERSON 10th annual 5K race Oct. 2.

The tradition of virtual racing will continue so that wherever you are, you can support Seymour Pink in the Pounding the Pavement for Pink race weekend.

Choose our virtual options and complete your miles anytime between Oct. 1-3 and show your support in the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.

The Pink Challenge is back for 2021 too!

For those looking to take on the challenge, you will complete a 15K over the course of race weekend by walking or running a 5K distance, then a 10K distance.

There is an option to complete the 5K component in person Oct. 2 while completing the 10K component on your own. Or complete both distances virtually from wherever you are!

This is an edited post shared from the Seymour Pink Facebook page.

Donations for virtual Pounding the Pavement for Pink accepted through Wednesday

From the Seymour Pink Facebook page:

The dust has settled from our powerful virtual Pounding the Pavement for Pink race weekend, but donations ARE still open through Oct. 21. Make a donation at

https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K

Every single dollar raised is critical to Seymour Pink fulfilling its mission of helping those breast cancer patients struggling with their financial burdens as a result of the diagnosis and barbaric treatment.

Thank you for every dollar donated... please know you make a HUGE difference in the lives of those dealing with this horrific diagnosis.

Seymour Pink to host decorating contest to mark breast cancer awareness month

Pinkest House/Yard/Business Decorating Contest Sharing from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming: "We love seeing all of the pink ribbons and encouraging messages and decor along our normal race route. Since we cannot be together, that doesn’t mean we cannot SEE MORE PINK. In fact, we can see even more!   "We are challenging participants to decorate their house and/or yards pink for race weekend and the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness month [in October].   "Businesses and storefronts can participate too! Since we are virtual, everyone can participate – even if you’re not on our traditional race route and even if you’re not in Connecticut. Help everyone SEE MORE PINK this October. "Submit photos to us at poundingthepavementforpink@gmail.com with subject line Home Contest. "All entries must be submitted by 4 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 3. We will be sharing all entries on social media and will compile into a slideshow at the end of the event." "Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place houses are as follows: $200 Visa Gift Card for 1st Place $100 Via Gift Card for 2nd Place $50 Visa Gift Card for 3rd Place Time to start brainstorming!"