Join Desert Cancer Foundation on Saturday, October 8, for their 10th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink Charitable Walk (PEPP).

It’s time to gather a team of family, friends and co-workers, wear pink and help raise funds for Coachella Valley and surrounding community residents who are uninsured or underinsured and in need of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.

This wonderful event brings the community together to help support and remember those diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as provide education on the importance of screenings.

Pre-Registration for PEPP will be offered at The Gardens on El Paseo on Friday, October 7, from 11:00am-5:00pm. Registration on October 8 begins at 8:00am with Opening Ceremonies beginning at 9:30am.

On October 8, pink prevails on El Paseo.

Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) was founded in 1994 with the mission of helping Coachella Valley and surrounding community residents in need of financial assistance with medical costs associated with cancer screenings, diagnosis and treatment.

DCF has fostered valuable partnerships with Desert Regional Comprehensive Cancer Center and Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, physicians, imaging centers and other health care professionals who share and help support our vision and mission.

DCF’s model patient assistance program helps pay an individual’s continuum of cancer care (insurance premiums, copays, coinsurance, deductible, prescriptions, Medi-Cal and Medicare share of cost). In 2005, DCF, in coordination with Desert Healthcare District, expanded its assistance programs to include funding breast cancer screenings and diagnostic services for uninsured/underinsured residents.

Desert Cancer Foundation staff, volunteers, board of directors, community partners and most importantly, those we assist, thank our generous and supportive community for helping provide much needed support to our valley neighbors.

Every dollar raised translates into over $10.00 of cancer care! We look forward to seeing you on October 8!

Register today at www.pepp.desertcancerfoundation.org or call (760) 773.6554 for additional information on registration, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities. www.desertcancerfoundation.org.