Dewey Goes Pink nets record $365,000 for breast cancer coalition

Dewey Goes Pink organizers announced this year’s event raised a record-breaking $365,000 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. 

Donning pink in recognition of breast cancer awareness, thousands of runners/walkers have raised more than $1.5 million in the 5K race’s 13 years.

DBCC CEO Francesca Vogel said, “It’s humbling to see how many people have been touched by breast cancer here in Delaware and come out to support Dewey Goes Pink, now 13 years strong. Volunteers, sponsors and the community brought their passion to help sustain the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s mission while thousands of walkers, runners and amazing teams united on this one special day to support the life-saving programs of DBCC. We’re very grateful to Steve ‘Monty’ Montgomery and his team at the Starboard, and Adam Howard of The Body Shop Fitness Center for all their hard work in supporting DBCC in facilitating early detection and support for all impacted by breast cancer throughout our local communities.”

Dewey Goes Pink funding enables the coalition to expand its reach and support for breast cancer survivors in Sussex County. Most recently, DBCC used Dewey Goes Pink funds to purchase a 15-passenger van to assist survivors in accessing support groups, educational events and activities they might otherwise be unable to attend due to transportation limitations. 

Every year, the charged atmosphere of this event brings people together to share their personal connections with breast cancer and help fight the disease together. DBCC Director of Survivorship Connie Holdridge said, “Dewey Goes Pink brings out the best in people.”