They raised awareness of breast cancer in several ways.
They walked up Riverside’s Mount Rubidoux. They strolled around a park. And they checked out classic cars.
It was the 13th annual Pink on Parade, organized by the Riverside Community Health Foundation to support The Pink Ribbon Place, a Riverside breast cancer resource center.
The Saturday, Oct. 26, walk began at Ryan Bonaminio Park in downtown.
Participants of the Pink on Parade come down Mount Rubidoux on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Classic cars were on display Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 during the Pink on Parade event in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Breast cancer survivor Garcellia Morales receives cheers from volunteers at the Pink on Parade event on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, descending Mount Rubidoux in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
The Pink on Parade event held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, began at Ryan Bonaminio Park in downtown Riverside and included a car show. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Jaqueline Nagi with Riverside Community Health Foundation has a pink ribbon painted to raise awareness for breast cancer during the Pink on Parade event held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
A dog participates in the Pink on Parade event on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, walking down Mount Rubidoux in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Participants of the Pink on Parade walk down Mount Rubidoux on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Classic cars were on display Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 during the Pink on Parade event in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Participants of the Pink on Parade event receive cheers from volunteers as they descend Mount Rubidoux on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Riverside. Presented by the Riverside Community Health Foundation, the event raises awareness for breast cancer. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
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Participants of the Pink on Parade come down Mount Rubidoux on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Riverside. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
“Seeing so many people unite for a cause larger than themselves fosters a foundation of compassion that helps carry survivors, patients and their families forward with hope,” Shené Bowie-Hussey, president/CEO of the foundation, said in a news release.
The event included a pet parade — with many participants clad in pink — and the symbolic release of doves during a “survivor celebration” that honored those fighting cancer, recognized survivors and remembered those who have died.
