Local Guide: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Ocean County Moms

Join Ocean County in supporting awareness, research & hope ๐Ÿ’—

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Ocean County community is coming together to walk, run, and rally for a cure. ๐ŸŒธ

Whether you join a 5K, attend a pink-themed fundraiser, or simply show your support, every step makes a difference. Check out these upcoming local events and find a way to get involved this October.


Community & Education Programs


Be Proactive Against Breast Cancer

Ocean County Library, Brick Branch
Educational program on breast cancer signs, symptoms, prevention, and early detection.
theoceancountylibrary.org

I Pink I Can (NJ Nonprofit)

Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Provides support to breast cancer patients, education, and volunteer opportunities.
ipinkicannj.com

Minetteโ€™s Angels Foundation

Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Supports breast health awareness and assists those undergoing treatment. Runs fundraising and awareness campaigns.
minettesangels.org

Mary’s Place by the Sea

Ocean Grove, Nj

www.marysplacebythesea.org


October Breast Cancer Walks, Runs & 5Ks


Jersey Shore Breast Cancer Walk
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 4, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan

Just Us Girls 5K (31st Annual)
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 4, 2025 โ€“ 9:30 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ Manasquan Elks Lodge, Manasquan

Komen New Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, October 5, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson

METAvivor #LightUpMBC Glow Walk
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 11, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Jackson Justice Complex, Jackson

Maryโ€™s Place by the Sea Walk-A-Thon & 5K Run
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 18, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, October 19, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Point Pleasant Beach


Fundraisers & Community Events

Turn Key Women: Breast Cancer Happy Hour Fundraiserย 
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, October 7, 2025 : A happy hour fundraiser to benefit Move Over Breast Cancer

Blow out Breast Cancer:ย  Tangled Up Hair Studio will be hosting a fundraising event on Sunday, October 26th with the help of local sponsors to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!ย 
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, October 26, 2025 (10 a.m.โ€“2 p.m.)
๐Ÿ“ 642 Ocean Ave, Long Branch


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