It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month a time many use to remember those who died from breast cancer and honor survivors, but the town of Seymour is committing to be decked-out in pink for October.
Homemade signs could be seen hanging from porches; storefronts were filled with pink; balloons lined bridges; even 127 banners with names of survivors and those who died of breast cancer could be seen all across town.
“We ask everybody to think pink, wear pink, decorate pink,” said Mary Demming, president of the organization, Seymour Pink.
The sights hit home for Gerri Franklin who was visiting town.
“My heart skipped a beat because I’m a breast cancer survivor and I feel very lucky to even be here to talk to anybody!” said Franklin, of Westville, who is a survivor.
“I love it, I think it’s an awesome thing to do every month, every day, every year,” said Deana Osborne of Seymour. Her neighbors decorated the outside of their home.
Seymour Pink is not only the slogan for the month, but a store on Franklin Street. The store is run by volunteers in the organization, which sell items related to breast cancer.
Beyond the pink spirit in town, Seymour Pink board members say there’s an even deeper message for men and women.
Trudy Ginsberg, board member of Seymour Pink, said it is crucial to get checked as soon as possible, which could lead to an early diagnosis.
“Mammograms are very important. Women over 40 are allowed and require and should be getting a mammogram every year.”
There will be a Hot Tamales at the Seybridge Plaza between 5 and 10 p.m. Wednesday. 20 percent of your bill will be donated to the Seymour Pink organization, which helps victims and their families battling breast cancer.
