Andrea Stevens
AFRO Staff Writer
astevens@afro.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors and promoting early detection. Throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, local organizations and health providers are offering a variety of free events, including walks, screenings, educational workshops and support gatherings. Take a look below for a list of upcoming opportunities to get involved, learn and show support.
Maryland
Howard County
Breast Cancer Awareness- Victory Walk
In Bailey Park there will be a Victory Walk for the survivors or Breast Cancer. Pink clothing is strongly encouraged as Ashley Delise Curates, the event organizer, celebrates her mother being cancer free. All survivors are encouraged to bring their family and friends to celebrate them as well.
Date: 10/4/25
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bailey Park
10271 Wincopin Circle Columbia, MD 21044
Cost: Free
Baltimore County
Breast Cancer Health Discussion
The Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing will host a discussion about Breast Cancer. The event will focus on early detection, treatment options and emotional support with Nurse Natoe Goba.
Date: 10/16/25
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Charter Senior Living of Woodholme Crossing
1840 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208
Cost: Free
Montgomery County
Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally @ Olney Farmer’s and Artist Market
Local experts and community advocates will have a breast cancer awareness rally. There will be live music and plant based food options, all in support of breast cancer prevention.
Date: 10/19/25
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: 2801 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
2801 Olney Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 20832
Cost: Free
Washington D.C
D.C. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
The American Cancer Society is having a breast cancer walk to raise awareness for breast cancer. All are encouraged to participate in the walk, support the survivors and remember those lost.
Date: 10/18/25
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 300 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
300 Raoul Wallenberg Place Southwest Washington, D.C. 20024
Cost: Free
Breast Cancer Walk Honoring Survivors
Please join She Still Smiles as they host a Breast Cancer walk in support and solidarity of survivors.
This will be an early morning walk in the park to honor the memory of those that have passed on, those that are still fighting and those that have gone through remission.
Date: 10/25/25
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Anacostia Park, Washington, D.C.
1900 Anacostia Drive Washington, D.C. 20020
Cost: Free
Virginia
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Conference
The Virginia Hospital Center is hosting their annual Breast Cancer awareness conference, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Ioana Marcus on “Nurturing Emotional Resilience: Surviving Breast Cancer and other Trauma.”
Date: 10/16/25
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: VHC Health – Virginia Hospital Center
1701 North George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205
Cost: Free
P.I.N.K. Is Our Power: Breast Cancer Solidarity Walk & Luncheon
This will be the first Breast Cancer community event that the Fairfax Church of Christ has ever hosted. There will be a walk followed by mammogram screenings, educational panel discussions, and a nutritious lunch.
Date: 10/18/25
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fairfax Church of Christ
3901 Rugby Road Fairfax, VA 22033
Cost: Free