Pink Out at Fountain Walk — come play, sign and rally for support!

NOVI — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk is hosting a Pink Out event in front of Emagine Theater on Saturday, Oct. 5, rom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to raise funds for Ascension Providence Hospital’s Believe in Miracles Fund.

Admission is free, and all ages are invited to participate in a day filled with activities, entertainment and opportunities to contribute to a worthy cause.

“Bringing the community together allows us to support cancer patients currently in treatment and ensures a fun and meaningful day for all,” said Mary Ledermann, the shopping center’s community engagement manager. “Our owner, Michael Zimmermann, is committed to giving back to the community. We wanted to find a cause where we could make a significant impact.”

The Novi Police Department will be bringing its pink police car to the event. For a $5 donation, attendees can sign the car with stories of survival, messages of hope and encouragement, or in memory of loved ones affected by breast cancer.

Those who donate $20 to sign the car will receive a $20 Hub gift card. All participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes such as a hotel stay, gift cards and an opportunity to win the raffle grand prize: a pink Kid Motorz 12v Police Motorcycle Powered Ride-On (value $300) donated by Escape Room Novi.

The event will also feature lively music from a DJ, free chair massages, face painting, yard games, inflatable ax throwing, puppy play-time, vendors selling unique items, photo opportunities and more.

Representatives from Ascension Providence Hospital will be on-site to provide educational materials and discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness, which is crucial because the disease affects a wider age group than many realize.

“Special thanks go to Christa Williams, major gift officer at Ascension Providence Foundation, and Kim Kleimola from Novi P.D. for their assistance and support,” Ledermann added. “Additionally, many of our tenants will be donating a portion of their sales during the week of the event to the fund.”

Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44175 W. 12 Mile Rd. in Novi. For more information, call (248) 348-8762 or visit twelvemilecrossing.com.