power of pink

There is a strength
After Thanksgiving 2024, Annette Hunter was sitting on the floor wrapping Christmas presents when a sharp pain suddenly went through her right breast.

Don’t wait until 40
For Andrea Sitzes, the road through breast cancer began with a series of appointments that had repeatedly reassured her that the lumps and spots she felt were cysts.
Power of Pink recipients share journeys, gratitude
For nine women facing breast cancer, support from Power of Pink means more than just financial assistance — it is a reminder that they do not have to face the physical, emotional and financial challenges of cancer alone.
New record for Power of Pink
For 16 years, Power of Pink has reached out with love, care and financial support to women in the Four State Area who are living with breast cancer.

Run, walk, bid for a cause
Runners in the Power of Pink timed 5K race take off along Main Street in Wheaton.

Fundraising record set at Power of Pink Banquet
Andrea Sitzes, one of the nine Pink Ladies supported by the Power of Pink organization through fundraiser proceeds, speaks about the challenges of being called a survivor and the lasting impact cancer has had on her and her sons’ lives.
Pink Ladies’ stories shared
Power of Pink has been helping women diagnosed with breast cancer for 15 years. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, has raised $464,843.40 for 58 women.

Family history, genetic testing important factors
Brenda Broughton — a 67-year-old mom of three, grandmother to nine and great grandmother to eight — has spent the last 22 months fighting to be healthy.

The power of love
Kristy Brownfield is a mother, a 46-year-old woman and a breast cancer survivor.

Support, love, $12K
Power of Pink celebrated its 15th year of service to women diagnosed with breast cancer by raising $49,577.88 to help support the four nominated ladies of 2025.




