“Westlake Goes Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MEDIA CONTACT:
City of Westlake
Ken Cassel, City Manager
561.530.5880 or Kcassel@westlakegov.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Westlake Goes Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(WESTLAKE, FL) - Beginning October 12th, the City of Westlake will be glowing pink in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The city’s welcome signage along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and lights at the sales center will showcase pink lighting to promote breast cancer awareness in the community.
This is the first time the City of Westlake has recognized a national campaign. On Monday, October, 11th a proclamation was read and entered into the city’s record during the city’s monthly council meeting. City of Westlake Mayor Roger Manning said, “Westlake wants to send a message of solidarity as well as hope to all those who have been impacted by breast cancer. “Westlake Goes Pink” is our way to help raise breast cancer awareness in not only Westlake but Palm Beach County.”
The “Westlake Goes Pink” campaign will last all of October. City Manager, Ken Cassel, said: “Westlake is committed to helping raise awareness about important causes in the community. This is the first of many more to be recognized.”
Councilwoman Katrina Long Robinson stated that she felt it necessary to have the city recognize this national campaign in an effort to raise awareness of a disease that affects women and families. It is especially exciting to know that the city will be lit pink in recognition of those who have fought, are fighting, and have survived breast cancer.
National Breast Cancer Awareness month was established to increase awareness of the disease, which is one of the leading cancers in women. Through charitable events held all month, various organizations raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Women are also encouraged in October to schedule their yearly mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.
About the City of Westlake: Westlake is located in Western Palm Beach County, Florida west of Royal Palm Beach and North of Loxahatchee Groves. In 2016, it became the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County. According to the U.S. Census figures, the City of Westlake is becoming the fastest growing city in Florida. Learn more about Westlake in our video “Get to Know City of Westlake Before and Beyond”. The City of West Lake City Hall is located at 4001 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Westlake, FL 33470.
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