Pella Christian fans are encouraged to Paint the Stands pink tonight during the home football game vs. Pleasantville.

Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Eagles for the event as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Cyndi Atkins with Pella Regional Health Center says there will be pink items available for free and t-shirts available for $5, and that fans are encouraged to wear their pink attire.

At Pella Christian High School, Dan Branderhorst, Amy Bandstra, the cheerleaders, as well as others, have helped with the breast cancer awareness events.

“Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Statistics indicate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in her lifetime,” said Dr. Alison Smith, Radiologist at Pella Regional. “The stage at which breast cancer is detected influences a woman’s chance of survival. Early detection and a reduced number of callbacks are important for so many women. The tools for finding breast cancer early include 3D tomosynthesis which is available for all screening patients at Pella Regional Health Center.”

Throughout the month, Pella Regional Health Center is promoting awareness of breast cancer and encouraging people to remember to do regular breast self-exams and annual mammograms. The hospital is hosting Pella in Pink, a 2K Walk/Run fundraiser for breast cancer awareness at the Tulip Toren on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 am and also the KNIA/KRLS Radiothon on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 4-7 pm.

Fans who wish to purchase the $5 “Fight Cancer” T-shirt can order those online at http://bit.ly/PHSCancer with the event code: united.