While the initial focus of Paint the Town Pink was only breast cancer, the answers found through research grants have been able to affect many other cancers as well.
Paint the Town Pink has raised over $2 million to fund cancer research at The Hormel Institute. And because of the support of The Hormel Foundation, 100% of those donations go directly to research, none to administrative costs. Because of the amazing outpouring of support from the community, 15 Paint the Town Pink seed grants have now been distributed to researchers at The Hormel Institute.
The annual ice fishing tournament Fishing for a Cure took place Saturday afternoon in Austin.
Over 130 brave souls jumped into a frozen lake Saturday for a good cause.
The 2022 Paint the Town Pink ambassador is Austin native Cheryl Constancio.
2022 Paint the Town Pink Ambassador
Despite the virus and the restrictions, Austin is still finding a way to Paint the Town Pink this year. But, it will look a little different.
One event in Austin is celebrating its 10th year of being in town and you may have heard of it. It's called Paint the Town Pink. But because of the pandemic, the event looks a little different this year.
The Great Paint the Town Pink Challenge has been rescheduled to February 13 due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for this Saturday.
The Great Paint the Town Pink Challenge has been rescheduled for the second time due to bitter cold temperatures.
