NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center will be bringing the community together to raise money for Caring In Our Lifetime.

Caring In Our Lifetime is dedicated to raising funds and providing financial assistance with medical expenses to individuals in Horry and Georgetown Counties who are affected by Breast Cancer. Your kindness and generosity are helping to support the local fight against Breast Cancer.

All proceeds from events and t-shirt sales will benefit Caring In Our Lifetime.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Transform your pumpkin into a "boo-tiful" Halloween decoration! Showcase your creativity and imagination by painting, decorating, or accessorizing your pumpkin.

Participants may drop-off their pumpkin between Wednesday, October 1, and Sunday, October 19, at the Front Desk of the Aquatic & Fitness Center. The entry fee is $10. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 24. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Pumpkin Decorating Rules:

1. Pumpkins must be artificial.
2. You must supply your own pumpkin.
3. You may puncture through the pumpkin to attach items, but no carving into the pumpkins.
4. All items must be attached to the pumpkin.
5. You can use paint, glue, fabric, etc. Be creative!
6. Pumpkins must be free standing or you must supply your own base.
7. Must be family-friendly, have fun!

3D Mobile Mammography Screening: Conway Medical Center will be in the Aquatic & Fitness Center parking lot on Monday, October 6, offering 3D Mammography Screenings.

They are accepting appointments between 8 AM and 3 PM. To schedule an appointment, please call 843-234-5474. While appointments are preferred, they are accepting walk-ins, as well.

To be eligible for a Mammogram on the Mobile Unit, you must meet the following criteria:

• Bring a picture ID and your insurance card. Uninsured or underinsured patients may qualify for a grant to cover the cost. There is an eligibility/income form you may complete when you have your exam. 
• Patients must be age 40 or older.
• We accept self-referrals on patients with no history of breast cancer. This means no doctor order is required. For patients with a history of breast cancer, with no active problems, we are able to do a routine screening mammogram with a doctor order. 
• Patient must not have any current or new breast problems such as lumps, discharge, or swelling.
• Your previous mammogram must have been a complete year, plus a day for your insurance to cover the exam. 
• You must not be pregnant and not have nursed within the past six months. 
• Our mobile unit is not accessible to wheelchairs. Individuals must be able to stand during the mammogram procedure. 
• If your last Mammogram was not with Conway Medical Center, to better serve you, please bring all prior facility information with you including date of last Mammogram.
• No recent COVID Vaccine or Booster in the last four weeks.

Pretty In Pink Zumba Dance Party: Wear your pink and be ready to dance the night away! Join Zumba Instructors (Annette, Lisa, Matt, Mia, Robyn) on Thursday, October 16, from 6 PM to 8 PM for a Zumba Dance Party at the Aquatic & Fitness Center.

This event is open to members and non-members with a minimum $20 donation at the door. Participants are welcome to purchase raffle tickets for $5, $10, and $20 at the event.

Buddy Up For Breast Cancer 1 Mile Walk: The annual Buddy Up For Breast Cancer 1 Mile Walk will take place on Saturday, October 25, at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Check-In is from 8 AM to 9 AM with the Walk beginning at 9 AM.

Pre-Registration is highly recommended at the Front Desk of the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Registration on the day of the event will be available from 8 AM to 9 AM. The fee is $20 per person for pre-registration and $25 per person on the day of the walk.

The event will feature refreshments, music, a photo booth, and free breast cancer swag. Remember to wear your pink!

Honor a loved one by purchasing a Tribute Sign for the Pink Pathway of Hope and Honor. The cost is $22 per sign, and the deadline to purchase a Tribute Sign is Wednesday, October 15.

For more information, please call 843-281-3737.

T-Shirts Available For Purchase: T-shirts are available for purchase in the Front Lobby of the Aquatic & Fitness Center. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to Caring In Our Lifetime.

Sizes Available and Cost:

Small - X-Large

Cost: $22

2X-Large and 3X-Large

Cost: $24