Paint Nevada Pink Returns in 2024 with Screening Events, Fundraisers

The 6th annual Paint Nevada Pink kicks off October 1 in Reno and features breast cancer awareness and screening events all month long. The campaign is an effort by Nevada Cancer Coalition and its many partners to unify behind a consistent message for breast cancer early detection:

Nevadans age 40 and older should receive a mammogram every year to screen for breast cancer.

In the past, NCC and partners have asked people to take "the pledge" to get screened or remind a loved one to do so. That's still vital. However we're also working to expand our impact by educating Nevadans about breast cancer early detection, the importance of mammograms, and how to get screened -- including how to cover the cost.

For some, including those without health insurance or whose insurance doesn't cover the full cost of screening, mammograms may feel out of reach. Paint Nevada Pink hosts several events designed to connect those people with no-cost screening programs to ensure they have the same ability to protect their health as everyone else. Paint Nevada Pink's fundraising events help to cover the cost of mammograms for those who can't afford them. Other events connect community members with free programs and assist with scheduling mammogram appointments.

And then there's the education. Many of these events will also have information available to learn more about risk factors for breast cancer, signs and symptoms, and what screening feels like.

Join the Paint Nevada Pink movement at any of the events below, or learn more at these links:

October 2024 Paint Nevada Pink Events*

Reno Arch Lighting and "Bras For A Cause" Party
October 1 from 5-8 p.m., Arch Lighting at 7:30
Locomotion Plaza, Downtown Reno

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Lighting
October 3, 11 a.m.
Las Vegas Sign 

Mammovan Stop at Atlantis Casino Resort
October 4
3800 S. Virginia Street, West Parking Lot
Call 877-581-6266 (option 1) to schedule a "no cost" mammogram

Pink & Pearl Screening Party
October 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

R.E.D. Rose Program Breast Cancer Awareness Pop-Up
October 5, 12 - 4 p.m.
The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

JFSA United Against Breast Cancer, health and wellness fair and free mammograms
October 9, 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada Student Union, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. (just outside the building)

Coffee for a Cure, visit The Human Bean Coffee and 100% of all proceeds earned will be donated to Community Health Alliance to help support women’s health and mammograms.
October 18, all day
All Reno/Sparks Human Bean Coffee locations

Mammo-Rama Extravaganza!, free mammograms, immunizations, activities, games and food 
October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pearson Community Center, 1625 W Carey Ave, North Las Vegas

A Pink State of Mind – Cancer Has No Borders Mobile Mammography Event, featuring mammograms from Nevada Health Centers Mammovan and University of Utah Mobile Screening Unit 
October 30
Montego Bay, Wendover

Pop-Up Mammogram Scheduling Events in partnership with Renown Health, Women's Health Connection, Community Health Alliance and Engelstad Foundation R.E.D. Rose Program
Dates TBD
In Reno and Las Vegas
Watch for details coming soon!

Promotions to raise money for NCC's Screening & Diagnosis Fund
All of October
Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno

• Round-up your change at Toucan Charlie's Buffet to donate
• Purchase a pink ribbon for $1+ donation at the main cage or The Shoppes

*Additional events may be added.