DeKalb County Celebrates 11th Annual PINK OUT Month with Community Events and Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts

DeKalb County, IN – May 1, 2025 – The DeKalb County PINK OUT Committee is proud to announce the 11th Annual PINK OUT Month this May, a county-wide campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, prevention, and patient support. Throughout the month, a variety of community-driven events and outreach efforts will unite residents and local businesses in support of this important cause.

This year’s PINK OUT theme emphasizes continued collaboration, compassion, and community involvement. Highlights include a Mayor’s Proclamation on May 6 at 6 PM to officially declare May as PINK OUT Month in DeKalb County, and a wide range of events designed to engage people of all ages.

One of the cornerstone events of this year’s initiative is PINK OUT Day on May 15, coinciding with the ACD Festival Kickoff & Cruise-In in downtown Auburn. The day will feature an array of activities and services:

• Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography from 1–6 PM at the James Cultural Plaza

• Live Music by Hubie Ashcraft, 6–8 PM at the James Cultural Plaza

• Health & Wellness Fair, 6–8 PM at James Cultural Plaza & Jackson Street

• Food & Support Services, 5–8 PM, including Brown House food truck and St. Martin’s Healthcare Mobile Coach

Residents are encouraged to wear pink and visit downtown Auburn to show their support, where awareness ribbons will also be prominently displayed.

Full Schedule of May Events:

• Bowling Tournament – May 4 @ 1 PM, Auburn Bowl
  Register: tinyurl.com/3jxuubh5

• Zumbathon – May 10, 10 AM–12 PM, James Cultural Plaza
  Hosted by the Auburn Parks Department
  Mother’s Day Brunch Dine 2 Donate – May 11, 10 AM–2 PM, The Hanger 9

• Classic City Cookies Dessert 2 Donate – May 15
  Pre-order: tinyurl.com/txuf9uvd

• Drinks 2 Donate – May 15, The Italian Grille

• PINK OUT Day – May 15, Downtown Auburn

  • Francine’s Friends Mammograms: 1–6 PM

  • Live Music by Hubie Ashcraft: 6–8 PM

  • Health & Wellness Fair: 6–8 PM

  • Food & Support Services: 5–8 PM

• 1st Annual DCPO Golf Outing – May 18, Garrett Country Club

"PINK OUT Month is about more than awareness—it's about action, support, and the power of community," said Melissa Eshbach, President of the DeKalb County PINK OUT Board. "Every ribbon hung, every event attended, and every dollar donated helps save lives and brings us closer to a future without breast cancer."

Special thanks to all our sponsors: American Legion Post 97 Auburn, Steel Dynamics Butler Division, Auburn Dental Associates, Best Deal Auto Sales, Gibson’s Heating and Plubing, 9th Street Brew Coffee House, Metal Technologies, Multimatic, American Legion Post 97 Auburn Riders, Auburn Moose Lodge, Bassett Office Furniture, American Legion Post 202 Butler, Carbaugh Jewelers, Carlex Glass America LLC, DeWal NE Dental Group, FCI Construciton, Good Valucation, Blue Moon, Auburn Tri Kappa, Nucor Building Systems, Nucor Fastener, DeKalb County United Way, Vision Source, Steve Hostetter Mortgage Lender, Therma-Tru Corp, Tempus Technologies, TFC Canopy, Hometown Graphics, Classic City Signs, Community State Bank Auburn, Hicksville Bank, Walmart DC Auburn, and The James Foundation.

For more information, to volunteer, or to donate, visit www.dekalbcountypinkout.org or follow DeKalb County PINK OUT on social media