Ways to Support JENCC This October
October means PINK! Pink means Breast Cancer Awareness. And while we treat more types of cancer than just breast cancer, this October, there are multiple ways you can support the June E. Nylen Cancer Center and our mission of providing the most advanced cancer care here in Siouxland through prevention, treatment, and research.
Pink Power Shirts
MercyOne Dakota Dunes Breast Care Center year-round sells Pink Power t-shirts with proceeds benefiting the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. They have done this for years and have had multiple different designs. There is a new design this year. Cost is $14 for sizes Small - XL and $16 for sizes 2XL-4XL. You can purchase by stopping by their clinic during business hours.
Pink Patch Project
Nebraska law enforcement agencies are putting the cuffs on cancer in October through their participation in the Pink Patch Project (#PinkPatchProject). This innovative and collaborative effort started in the Los Angeles area to increase public awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment.
Throughout the month of October participating law enforcement agencies will be switching out their official agency uniform patches and replacing them with a pink patch. Members of the public can support the #PinkPatchProject by purchasing pink patches, t-shirts, and other apparel that are available the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 701 West 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE during the month of October and year-round. All proceeds generated from this campaign from the South Sioux City Police Department will benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Sergeant Jeanette McFee of the South Sioux City Police Department coordinates the local efforts for the Pink Patch Project that benefits JENCC. A breast cancer survivor herself, she knows firsthand how important it is to have the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in our community. “Members of our local law enforcement are proud to help in the fight against cancer. The Pink Patch Project is one way we can raise funds for our local cancer center and we carry that forward into additional activities in No Shave November.”
Pinktober at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
For the past 23 years, Hard Rock establishments worldwide have generously contributed millions of dollars to breast cancer research. All funds raised by the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City will be directed towards the June E. Nylen Cancer. Community members who want to show their support and participate in PINKTOBER can visit Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City and take part in fundraising activations from October 1 to October 31, 2023.
EAT, DRINK & THINK PINK: The full proceeds from PINKTOBER-themed beverages and desserts offered throughout the property will be contributed to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. Explore options such as The Pink Lady cocktail, available at the Lobby Bar, the Flaming cocktail, and Strawberry Panna Cotta at Main + Abbey, or indulge in a Cherry Cake Pop, Blondie Nut Brownie, or Pink Velvet Cupcake, at Fuel American Grill.
WRAPPED IN HOPE GIVEAWAY: Throughout October, Hard Rock Casino Sioux City is running its first PINKTOBER-themed casino promotion. On each Friday of the month, the first 750 Rock Star Rewards Members who take part in the Wrapped in Hope Giveaway will receive a PINKTOBER-themed chocolate bar featuring a QR code linked to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center's donation page. Additionally, these bars will offer the chance to win prizes of up to $500 in Free Slot Play. To cap off the promotion on October 27, a grand prize recipient will select numbers from a drawing barrel, determining a donation amount for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
STAY STRONG WITH HARD ROCK HOTELS: Starting October 1st through October 31st, Hard Rock Hotel Sioux City guests will get to check out an exclusively wrapped PINKTOBER guitar as part of the Sound of Your Stay program. With each guitar check out, guests are encouraged to donate to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
PINKTOBER TAKES FLIGHT: Inside the formerly known World Tour Buffet area, a pair of life-sized neon wings in vibrant pink will be displayed. Guests of all ages are welcome to enter this space and capture photo to commemorate PINKTOBER. Take a photo and tag Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City for the chance to showcased on their social media platforms.
FIND YOUR FIGHT SONG: Through the power of music, Hard Rock aims to motivate and elevate individuals facing breast cancer, commemorate survivors, and honor those who are no longer with us. The property-wide music will be updated to include curated songs from the official PINKTOBER Playlist to play overhead each day in October.
PRETTY IN PINK LIGHTS: The exterior of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be illuminated with pink lights to create a vibrant PINKTOBER ambiance. Inside, the overhead guitar fret display lights will be in a rockin' shade of pink for the entire month.
Casual for Cancer All Month Long
Sioux Valley Community Credit Union employees every October choose to donate to go casual and pink to benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. They welcome additional donations to go towards their total that they donate to our organization. Other businesses can reach out if you are in interested in supporting our mission through Casual for Cancer.
