Thursday, October 1, 2026
11am–1pm
Speak with a Public Affairs representative from Mather Hospital about Paint Port Pink, the month-long outreach by the Fortunato Breast Health Center that focuses on awareness, resources, and education.
Learn more at: Breast Cancer Awareness & Paint Port Pink | Comsewogue Public Library
October 6, 2026
11am
Zoom Webinar hosted by Port Jefferson Library
Learn more and register at: Staying Strong, Staying Healthy: A Guide to Breast Health and Risk Reduction | Port Jefferson Free Library
October 7, 2026
7pm
Middle Country Public Library Centereach
October 12, 2026
12pm
Zoom Webinar hosted by Port Jefferson Library
Learn more and register at: Your Plate, Your Power: Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Breast Cancer Prevention | Port Jefferson Free Library
October 15, 2026
6-8pm
The Meadow Club, Port Jefferson Station
Learn more and register at: EmpowerHER – Mather Hospital
Wear pink on Friday, October 16 in support of Paint Port Pink and breast cancer awareness.
Decorate your business/home window in pink, take a photo and email it to vholtje@nothwell.edu by October 16. Winners will be announced October 19.
October 21, 2026
11am
Port Jefferson Library
Learn more and register at: Navigating Your Reconstruction Journey: What to Expect Before, During, and After | Port Jefferson Free Library
Here’s how to do it:
1. Find your perfect pumpkin
2. Decorate your pumpkin in the pinkest fashion possible
3. Take a photo
4. Email your pumpkin photo to vholtje@northwell.edu by October 22, 2026.
Include:
a. Subject line: Pink Your Pumpkin
b. Your full name
c. Phone number
5. Use (hashtag) #paintportpink and post your pink pumpkin on your social media.
The winner will be selected on October 23