ReNforce highlights Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month with local Augusta screenings, survivor events, and 24/7 support lines.
Focus Keyword: Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness
Seeing the Whole Person Every Day
October calls us to focus on two deeply important causes: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While these challenges are different, both remind us of a simple truth: we never truly know what heavy burdens someone is carrying when they walk into a room.
A neighbor might report to work while undergoing cancer treatments or caring for an ailing relative. Another person may arrive with a warm smile while privately navigating an unsafe relationship at home. At ReNforce, our mission is always centered on seeing the whole person. We see beyond past records, immediate diagnoses, and tough chapters to honor human potential.
Local Augusta Health Events & Resources
Caring for our community means making sure everyone has access to critical health resources and safe spaces:
- Pinkapalooza ("Boots On, Fear Gone"): Join us on October 3 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Augusta Mall to celebrate brave survivors, remember loved ones, and raise awareness.
- Free Breast Cancer Screening Event: Hosted at Augusta Mall (Upper Level near Dillard’s) on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Annual screening mammograms are available for women aged 40 and older. Appointments are required; call Leatrice Wheeler at 706-721-7294 to reserve your spot.
Confidential Domestic Violence Support
If you or someone you care about is experiencing relationship abuse, help is available right now. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Phone: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text: Text "START" to 88788