Deb Spalding
Thurmont will again host and expand a Think Pink campaign during the month of October, in support of the Patty Hurwitz Cancer Research Fund. This year will see the first-ever Thurmont Think Pink 5K Run/Walk, taking place on October 24, 2015, at 15 Eyler Road in Thurmont. Registration and check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., with the race starting at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $25.00, if registered by October 10 (guaranteed a t-shirt), and $35.00 on race day. Register online at www.thinkpink5k.com, at the Thurmont Town Office, or at Thurmont’s Anytime Fitness.
Pink light bulbs were a hit last year and can be purchased this year at Hobb’s Hardware or Ace Hardware in Thurmont.
Don’t miss the Think Pink Paint Night with Laura on Friday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the Main Street Center, located at 11 Water Street in Thurmont. Wear pink clothing or feel free to wear your pink pajamas. The cost is $40.00 per person, which includes all supplies and one free glass of wine. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Thurmont Think Pink. Get your tickets at the Thurmont Town Office or contact vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com.
For a list of business sponsors and for more information, see the Town of Thurmont’s Think Pink advertisement on page 9.
The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) was established in 1999 by Jeff and Patty Hurwitz, after Patty’s diagnosis of breast cancer. The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund is a fund of FMH, a private, not-for-profit, community hospital with a 501 (c)(3) tax status. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Visit www.pinkribbonfrederick.org/about/.
For the month of October, the Town of Thurmont sponsored a “Think Pink” fundraising campaign, during which many businesses and residents contributed to the Patty Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital. “Think Pink” resulted in an impressive response. Through the cooperation of residents and businesses in Thurmont, the Town of Thurmont presented the Patty Hurwitz Fund at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a check for $5,287.10 at the town’s November 18, 2014, meeting. 
