Sponsors needed for annual 5K race

Breast cancer supporters, survivors and fighters are invited to run, walk and celebrate for a cause at Partners for Breast Cancer Care’s annual Partners Pink Run on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The only nonprofit in Southwest Florida of its kind, Partners for Breast Cancer Care works to provide no-cost breast care to uninsured and limited-income women and men in Collier, Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. The organization funds breast screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, surgery and care navigation for qualifying clients, with a mission to rule out or diagnose breast cancer as early as possible.  

Hosted at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, the event features a 5K run or a one-mile walk for participants to choose from. The 5K begins at 8 a.m., and the one-mile walk starts at 8:10 a.m. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three male and female racers, and the top three male and female racers in each age group will also receive medals.

After the race, participants are invited to enjoy music and entertainment, shop Partners for Breast Cancer Care merchandise and compete in games for all ages, including cornhole and Bra Pong. Refreshments will be available to participants at Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar. In honor of the fight against breast cancer, participants are encouraged to wear pink. Parking will be near McGregor’s Public House, Blue Oyster Bar and Grimaldi’s.

Registration for the Oct. 10 event is $37.50. Prices will increase after Sept. 12. To register for the Partners Pink Run, visit RunSignUp.com/Race/FL/FortMyers/PartnersPinkRun.

The Partners Pink Run launched in 2024 with 175 participants as a celebration of hope, strength and unity in the fight against breast cancer. Last year’s record-breaking event united 378 participants and raised nearly $10,000 for the organization’s life-saving services.

Partners for Breast Cancer Care does not receive federal, state, county or city funding. The organization relies on donations, volunteers and the support of more than 100 health care professionals who generously donate or discount their services to help clients access critical breast care. Through events like the annual Partners Pink Run and the support of donors and discounted services, the organization can provide a full care journey from mammogram to chemotherapy for just $4,450 – without the support of Partners for Breast Cancer Care, the standard cost for a full care journey can exceed $265,000. Since 1990, the organization has funded nearly 30,000 breast care procedures at an expenditure of $3.9 million.

Hosted in partnership with Apex Promoz, sponsors for this year’s race include presenting sponsor Worthington Realty, Inc.; Bank of America; Fleet Feet; Brooks; Siggs Air Conditioning; Real Tours; Bell Tower; ServPro; Premiere Plus; Lee Health; Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Naples; Metro Blinds; and A&P Mechanic Institute.

Gold ($500), silver ($350) and bronze ($250) sponsorship opportunities are still available. To sponsor the 2026 Partners Pink Run, contact John@ApexPromoz.com.

To learn more about Partners for Breast Cancer Care, visit PFBCC.org.

About Partners for Breast Cancer Care
Partners for Breast Cancer Care (PFBCC) is a nonprofit and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency that funds breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. PFBCC’s mission is to rule out or diagnose breast cancer for uninsured and underserved women and men. Since 2004, PFBCC has helped more than 14,000 Southwest Florida residents and has funded nearly 30,000 breast care procedures at no cost to the clients. PFBCC receives no federal, state, county or city funding – all funds are raised in the community. To learn more, visit PFBCC.org, call 239-454-8583 or email pfbcc2004@yahoo.com.