Pink Ribbon event Oct. 28

The Marian J. Wettrick Pink Ribbon 5K Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Wellness Center in Coudersport.

It focuses attention on the importance of selfexamination, clinical exams and mammograms to aid in the early detection of breast cancer,

The event begins with a free "fun run" for children ages 1- 10 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Walkers step off at 1:45 p.m. and runners at 2 p.m. There are categories for male and female walkers and runners in several age groups, with awards to the first three finishers in each category.

A pre-registration discount is available for entries postmarked by Oct. 22. Cost is $12 before Oct. 22 and $15 after. T-shirts are provided to the first 100 persons age 11 and older who register.

Registration forms are available by contacting the Women's Health Center at 274- 5470 or at any Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Wellness Center.