Portage County proclaims October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The board read and recognized a proclamation naming October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cited the pink ribbon origin and urged screenings; county speakers emphasized support for patients and families.
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The Portage County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tracing the awareness effort from a week-long campaign in 1985 to a month-long observance, and noting the adoption of the pink ribbon.
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