Today is the first day of October which is known worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pella Regional’s Billie Rhamy says the hospital will host many Breast Cancer Awareness events including Pella in Pink, a 2 Mile Run/Walk, presented by the Young Professionals of Pella. The event will be held Saturday and starts at the West Market Park Shelter House at 8am with the KNIA and KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio present, playing music and making announcements. Pella Regional and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics will also join forces with KNIA and KRLS for the 7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Save A Life Radiothon, to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage women to schedule their yearly mammogram. Patients will share stories of struggle and survival October 8th from 4 to 8 pm in Pella, and October 10th from 4pm to 8pm in Knoxville.