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October is:
Every day, Arizona families face the reality of breast cancer, whether it's a mother, a sister, a friend, or even a personal journey. That's why Check for a Lump exists: to step in with tangible support when it's needed most, offering free mammograms, breast health education, wigs, survivor kits, and compassionate programs that ease the burden every step of the way.
Because of you, we've been able to turn hope into help for countless individuals and families. Your funding makes a real difference in people's lives, and we're asking you to support us again this year.
With 1 in 8 women facing a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, the need is undeniable. But here’s the good news, when you support Check for a Lump, you’re directly funding:
✅ Free mammograms for those who can’t afford them
✅ Breast health education to promote early detection & prevention
✅ Wigs & survivor kits to restore confidence during treatment
✅ Support programs & events that uplift survivors every step of the way
There are many ways to get involved this October, and we'd love to have you join us in whichever way fits you best:
✨ Host a fundraiser (Think: bake sale, donation drive, garage sale, or “pink out” day)
✨ Donate a portion of proceeds from your business
✨ Share our mission on social media to spread the word
✨ Make a direct donation, every dollar stays local
✨ Join the 10th Annual Pink Out 5K on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Steele Indian School Park decked out in pink and ready to walk, run, or dance!
Let us know how we can support your efforts and if you need help coming up with ideas. Every dollar stays local, every effort makes a difference, and every supporter like you helps strengthen our community. Let's make this October the most impactful yet!
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
Please be advised that we have already completed the flyer hand-out calendar for the 2026 October Campaign so you will not be on the hand-out.
BUT! We are still able to update the website and post on our social media pages about your fundraiser or awareness event.
Sign up for a one-day fundraiser or a month-long event!
Examples of previous participation:
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BURN Total Body Conditioning
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Donated money from fitness class through out the month of October.
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- Whaletail Aviation Art & Salvage
- Donated a portion of sales throughout the month of October.
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Serrano's Mexican Restaurant
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Created a pink dessert and had a pink out day, donating proceeds.
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Rudy’s Bar-B-Que
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Pink Cups for a Cause with $1 donated for every cup sold all month.
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Hopsology Taproom, What Ale's Ya
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Donated proceeds from charity tap all month long.
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Sierra Verde Elementary School
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Coin drive throughout the month to participate in crazy hair day.
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SLAMU
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Sold t-shirts at their events and donated $5 for every shirt sold.
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Not sure what to do for your fundraiser? Check for a Lump will help you create one that fits you and your supporters!
When you host a fundraiser with us, you'll be part of a powerful network of Arizona businesses and individuals all working toward the same goal: supporting local breast cancer patients through every step of their journey.
Whether you're planning a big event or a simple donation drive, your participation matters. Let's fill this October with hope, action, and community spirit!
Thank you to everyone who hosted and participated in a 2025 October campaign/fundraiser to support Check for a Lump!
WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT OF PINK PATCHES! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR!!
Thanks to our hard-working volunteers, we are working hard to get all the patches mailed out as soon as we can.
SOLD OUt
all month long
date specific events
MDSkin Lounge - All Locations
A portion of every dermaplaning add on to facials.
Trulieve - All Locations
Round-up campaign at all locations!
Mfused - In partnership with Trulieve - All Locations
A portion of Mfused product sales donated.
Pink Patch Project: Pinal County Sheriff
All Pink Patch sale profits donated.
Mia Bella Candle Distribution
40% of all online candle sales
Rudy’s BBQ- Pink Cups for a Cause
$1 donated for every cup sold all month
10% of every Earlybirds Club ticket sold during October for any dance party will be donated to CFAL
Maple & Ash - Cocktail Fundraiser
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CFAL
Whaletail Aviation Art & Salvage
Proceeds from t-shirt sales, 10% on all other sales (plus company match of sales)
Inktown Tattoo
30 specific designs $25 per tattoo will be donated
Big Dawg Service Group LLC
2% of labor and service revenue earned throughout month will be donated.
10/1 Simbiosys
Educational panel about the importance of new technology applying to the Breast Cancer Survivor, free and open to the public
10/3, 10/4 One Swing Events- Softball Tournament
Softball tournament that will be selling breast cancer awareness shirts and a portion of the proceeds is donated
10/6 Heritage Asante
Think Pink Awareness Luncheon benefitting CFAL.
10/8 Glendale Adults Center
Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Power Walk
10/10 Cartel Coffee Cups for a Cause- Tempe location
Fundraiser with specially made pink hot and cold beverages. 10% of proceeds benefit CFAL
10/11 Sun Devil Soccer Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Match
Ticket proceeds will be donated to CFAL
10/12 Citrus Gardens
Think Pink Day - Pink golf cart parade, awareness table and donation drive
10/14-15 Kendra Scott Gives Back- Scottsdale
20% of proceeds from sales from 4:00pm- 6:00pm and online with code GIVEBACK-MWTQC
10/16 Kendra Scott Gives Back- Arrowhead Location
20% of proceeds from sales from 12:00pm-2:00pm
10/16 Valley Fitness Kickboxing
Special Class and selling raffle tickets, portion of the proceeds will be donated
10/17 DanceWise Dance Studio- Pink Ribbon Ball
Charity fundraising gala, a portion of proceeds will be donated
Breast Cancer Awareness Hike from 8:00am-12:00pm
10/18 Hometown Market
Breast Cancer Awareness event with raffle and vendors, open to the public, 9:30am-2:30pm
10/18 Twisted Lotus, 12th Steet Jiu Jitsu, Radiance Massage & Wellness Fundraiser
Donation based yoga class and massages
and shirt sales benefitting CFAL
10/19 Mayo Clinic BRA day awareness event
Awareness event focusing on breast reconstruction
10/21 BRAvo Market at Donor Network of AZ
Breast Cancer Awareness event with vendors, open to the public, 4:00pm-7:00pm
10/24 Research for Rachel Aloha Cowgirl Trail Challenge
Horse trail challenge and fundraiser event benefitting Check for a Lump
10/24 BUMCP Party in Pink Zumbathon
Donation based Zumbathon benefitting CFAL
10/24 Honor Health Breast Cancer Summit
Educational summit and awareness event
Donation based fitness class and raffles to benefit CFAL, 10:00am-12:00pm
10/24 Law Women’s Association from the University of Arizona's 5K - Tucson
Fundraising 5k walk benefitting CFAL in Tucson
10/24 Burn Total Body Imaging
Donation based class benefitting CFAL
10/25 Stoop Kid Bake n Take
Bake sale benefitting CFAL
10/26 Gilbert Christian Girls Volleyball Team
Think Pink volleyball game, donation drive, and awareness event
Mobile events
10/3 Pink Out 5K 7-11am
Steele Indian School Park
10/7 MD Plastic Surgery 7-11am
8913 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
10/7 Rudy’s BBQ Goodyear 1-5pm
845 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338
10/10 Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant 7-11am
22703 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
10/10 Trulieve Peoria Store 1-5pm
9275 W Peoria Ave #3, Peoria, AZ 85345
10/17 Arizona Diagnostic Radiology Park Central
3115 N 3rd Ave Ste S140, Phoenix, AZ 85013
10/24 Mint Dispensary Gilbert Store 1-5pm
12247 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
11/3 BHHS Legacy Foundation 1-5pm
360 E Coronado Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Additional mobile mammograms provided at a private event for: Mission of Mercy Medical Clinic
To see if you qualify for a free mobile mammogram, click here and fill out our application.
Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will be sent a list of available appointments.
October 2026 events
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Some events are linked directly to the fundraiser's website
Be sure to mention Check for a Lump when attending any of these events or any of the ones that run all month long. Please tag us on social media when you attend as well!
Together we are making a difference!