And we're encouraging everyone in the Wiregrass to do the same in an effort to help stop the spread of breast cancer. On Thursday, October 1, we're asking everyone to dress in pink and participate in the first-ever “Pink Out Day” in the Wiregrass.

We want the region to turn into a sea of pink as we encourage men, women, boys and girls, to join the fight against breast cancer. The best way to combat breast cancer is to encourage mothers, daughters and sisters to have a mammogram. But don't think breast cancer is limited to just women; men are just as susceptible to falling victim to this deadly disease and also need to know the signs of the disease.

Put on your best pink clothing, drape a pink ribbon in front of your house or business and show your support. The city will be turning the city fountain pink. The Medical

Center will be unveiling the region's largest pink ribbon at 1:30 p.m. in the Women's Center. The ribbon will hang on the front of the hospital throughout the month of October as a reminder to have a mammogram.

We hope this event will leave a lasting impression on the Wiregrass and beyond.

With that in mind, we'd love for you to share your pink photos from the day. Email your photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we'll display them on our website during the month of October.

For more information on “Pink Out Day” or other breast cancer activities, visit www.samc.org.