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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pinktober at Hard Rock
During October, Hard Rock Biloxi employees raised money for breast cancer awareness by selling Pinktober shirts and hosting an employee bowling tournament. This year commemorates 25 years that Hard Rock International has supported breast cancer research and awareness. All proceeds from Pinktober events will be donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
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Diva Night & Wearing Pink
Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month in two ways. On Fridays in October, employees dressed in pink. There was also Diva Night, which included costumes and live entertainment. Through Diva Night, Magnolia Bluffs was able to donate $500 to Monica’s Hope, a Natchez nonprofit that focuses on breast cancer awareness, education, and funding mammograms for women.
Showing Spirit
Bally’s Vicksburg employees were in the pink in October. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, employees were encouraged to wear pink on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Kick-Off Event
Horseshoe Casino Tunica held a kick-off event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spiriting their pink gear, employees stretched, exercised, and enjoyed healthy snacks at the team member health and education event.
