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Hendrick Health issued the following press release Wednesday morning:

Join us for a wonderful pink evening playing Bunco to raise funds for the Hope Fund at Hendrick. The cost is $25 per player, all proceeds will remain in Brown County to assist those unable to afford a mammogram. Use the QR code or visit Hendrickhopefund.org/brown-county-bunco to register.

HMCB is excited to share about a new outreach ministry designed to help and bless the people of Brown County.  For 20 years, our Hendrick team has raised money through “The Hope Fund at Hendrick Health” to pay for mammograms for women who would otherwise be unable to afford one. One of the major events that has helped our fundraising efforts is called “Bunco for Breast Cancer” and involves teams of 12 people playing a fun (no skill required) game with friends.  This year is Abilene’s 19th year to host this event in Abilene, and we have 130 teams of 12 people (1,560 total) signed up to play and support this important cause.

But Abilene is not enough – we want to raise money to help the women of Brown County too!  To that end, we are hosting our inaugural Bunco event – “Paint Brown County Pink” – on Monday, October 23 from 6-9pm at the Aldersgate Enrichment Center in Early.  To kick off our first year, we are looking for both financial sponsors and 10-25 teams of twelve players to participate!  If you are interested in finding out more information, sponsoring or registering a team ($25 a person) – please visit our website or contact a member of our team directly.

Pink-out and Bunco awards : Dress in your most fun pink outfit to enjoy the evening. Prizes will be awarded for the best pink outfit, the best dressed pink team and the best pink food. Prizes will be given for the most and least Buncos individually and team total.

The survival rate for breast cancer is incredibly strong when it is caught early, and regular mammograms are essential to the battle to keep our families and neighbors safe and healthy. Your support of the Hope Fund means that every Brown County woman – regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay – would have the ability to receive a mammogram when recommended by her physician. Thank you for your consideration, for your prayers and for your partnership in our community.