‘Pink Out’ hits record donations

This year marks the eighth consecutive year the Monticello Express has organized the annual Pink Out event, which took place on Oct. 10. 

The annual Pink Out raises awareness and money in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Last year, Pink Out raised over $3,500. Collectively, the event has raised over $15,000 in its eight years. 

This year, Pink Out hit a new record… 

Thanks to the businesses, organizations and schools that all took part this year, over $3,700 is going directly to UnityPoint–Jones Regional Medical Center for cancer services offered locally, right here in Jones County. 

This year, the minimum donation amount was increased from $25 to $50, in hopes of encouraging participants to step up their game. And no one disappointed. 

Those who took part in Pink Out this year are featured inside this week’s Express on pages A10-11. 

Once again, Polo Custom Products took the win this year, raising a total of $2,600! 

Polo conducts internal fundraising specifically for Pink Out every year. Various teams of employees and departments compete against each other to see who can raise the most through bake sales, grill-outs, etc. This year, a quilt made by two of Polo’s employees, Wanda Klaren and Joann Fitzpatrick, complete with the pink Breast Cancer Ribbon in the center was auctioned off at Polo. The winner was Marcy Heims. The quilt also helped Polo to raise a significant amount of money for this worthy cause. 

Choosing to donate the Pink Out proceeds to JRMC assists in their efforts to fight cancer and treat cancer patients. This allows Jones County residents, and residents in surrounding communities to seek cancer services locally rather than travel to Dubuque, Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. 

The Express had many returning businesses and schools again this year showing off their pink pride, as well as some new faces as well. We appreciate everyone’s contribution toward this worthy, local cause. 

You all helped to make a difference!