The event is free and open to all community members with participants gathering at 3500 Anderson Road. Designed by Freepik, www.freepik.com

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Thriving Pink invites the community to join its annual Walk & Thrive event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Northstar Park Pond in Davis.

The community wellness walk kicks off the organization's PINKtober celebration in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The easy one-plus-mile walk around Northstar Park Pond welcomes participants of all fitness levels and encourages community members to "come as you are or go all out!" Walkers are invited to wear team T-shirts, tutus, fun outfits and comfortable walking shoes for the casual, family-friendly event.

"Walk & Thrive embodies our mission of helping people live their best lives while building community connections," said Denise Rose, board chair of Thriving Pink. "This annual walk brings together thrivers, families and friends in a celebration of wellness and support for those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County."

The event serves as the opening celebration for Thriving Pink's many PINKtober activities throughout October. Thriving Pink serves as Yolo County's sole nonprofit organization providing support and resources to help those impacted by breast cancer thrive.

The event is free and open to all community members with participants gathering at 3500 Anderson Road.

Following the Walk & Thrive event, the community is invited to continue the PINKtober activities at Huei's Garden Tour from noon to 4 p.m. at 234 Luz Place in Davis, featuring a peaceful stroll through an Asian-inspired garden.

Community members interested in hosting fundraisers, volunteering or supporting Thriving Pink through donations or sponsorships are encouraged to visit thrivingpink.org/donate or email [email protected].

Thriving Pink is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources. During October, Thriving Pink hosts programs and fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for its mission. Services and programs are available in Spanish.

Leslie Hunter is the Thriving Pink executive director.