Approximately 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, but thanks to improving treatments and early detection, many of these patients will survive. In order to promote breast cancer awareness and education, Breast Care Center, Navicent Health has prepared a month-long celebration during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The following is a schedule of events and festivities:

• Wednesday, Oct. 8:

Proclamation with Mayor Robert Reichert

2 p.m.

Macon-Bibb Government Center, 700 Poplar St., Macon

This is not a public event, but media are invited to attend.

• Friday, Oct. 10

Pink Pancakes & Petals

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Carlyle Place, Navicent Health – 5300 Zebulon Rd., Macon

Donate $5 to enjoy a pink pancake breakfast and place a carnation into the fountain of hope

For more information, call (478) 405-4500

• Saturday, Oct. 11:

Yoga for all fitness levels

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Wellness Center, Navicent Health – 3797 Northside Dr., Macon

$10 – funds raised will benefit Paint the Town Pink

• Monday, Oct. 13:

Official “Wear Pink Day” in Macon

Mammogram Marathon

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two locations

Breast Care Center, Navicent Health – 1014 Forsyth St., Macon

Diagnostics Zebulon, Navicent Health – 5925 Zebulon Rd., Macon

No appointment necessary, but a physician’s order is required

• Thursday, Oct. 16:

Pink Alliance Survivor Support Group Pink Party

12 p.m.

Lanier Building, 1062 Forsyth St., Macon

FREE, lunch provided

For reservations, call (478) 633-8537

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health – 800 First St. , Macon

For reservations, call (478)  621-2000

For a complete list of events or for more information, please visit www.paintthetownpinkmacon.org.  Events are subject to change.

To host a Paint the Town Pink fundraiser and provide mammograms for women who cannot afford them, please visithttp://cgbreastcarecenter.org/fundraiser.html.