Saturday, October 4, 9 AM to 10 AM – Rise Above Cancer celebration at Trailhead Park, hosted by the Northwest Cancer Clinic, along with Community First Bank, KNDU NBC, MIX 105.3/KONA AM, Oxarc, and Focus on Cancer. They are inviting the Tri-City community to gather at Badger Mountain to honor breast cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones.

Participants will meet at Trailhead Park between 9 AM and 10 AM. Biodegradable pink balloons will be available for $5 to participate in “Rise Above Cancer” for a cure. Pleae, do hold on to your balloons — don’t let them escape into the landscape. Northwest Cancer Clinic will match each balloon donation with proceeds going to the non-profit Focus on Cancer for free mammograms.

Focus on Cancer provides a daily oncology news blog that explores medical journals, oncology research institution news, FDA updates, and clinical trial results. They also work to provide recreational activities for cancer patients and survivors, consisting of ski days with lessons, guided fishing trips, and more.

Participants are encouraged to bring their families to celebrate at Badger Mountain with balloons in hand to “Rise Above” in a journey up the mountain to support breast cancer awareness.  There will be a ceremony at the base of the mountain before the hike, along with fun events during the hike for those unable to make the journey. For more information visit the Northwest Cancer Clinic.