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upcoming events

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

OCTOBER 1 | Butterfly Strong on KTLA 5 Morning News

What a way to kick off Pinktober!

Malibu Dana joined the KTLA 5 Morning News to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sharing her journey from diagnosis to 16-year survivor, the story behind the Butterfly Strong Foundation, and how we’re turning awareness into action.

Butterfly Strong in the Spotlight

OCTOBER 13 | Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
6:00 PM | Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting

Malibu Dana will accept the City of Hermosa Beach’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, honoring those impacted by breast cancer throughout Hermosa Beach and our South Bay community.

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Watch: In person at Hermosa Beach City Hall or online through the City of Hermosa Beach.

SLAY in Pink: Wine-Paired Dinner

October 20, 2026 | 6 PM
SLAY Steak + Fish House
1141 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
 
Wine-Paired Dinner
by Chef David Slay
Only 55 seats available!

An unforgettable wine-paired dinner by Chef David Slay celebrating survivorship, honoring loved ones, and making a meaningful impact through an inspiring evening featuring a live auction and an exclusive opportunity drawing. 
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Pinktober at Polkadots: Sip & Shop

October 22, 2026  |  4 - 8 PM

Polkadots & Moonbeams Clothing Boutique

8367 W. 3rd Street West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Polkadots & Moonbeams & Malibu Dana invite you to celebrate Pinktober with a special shopping event in support of the Butterfly Strong Foundation, honoring the legacy of Wendy Freedman. Sip, shop iconic fashion, enjoy an in-store photo shoot with photographer Susan Sheridan, bonus drawings + prizes, and spend a fun evening giving back in support of breast cancer research.

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Análú Pilates Give Back: Move for a Mission

October 24, 2026

Análú Pilates Studio

210 Avenue I, Suite E
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Join us for Pilates classes to help us create a world where no breast cancer patient feels alone.

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Classes: 

9:30 AM - Pilates Reformer 
10:30 AM - Pilates Chair  
10:30 AM - Pilates Reformer  
11:30 AM - Pilates Reformer  
12:30 PM - Pilates Reformer  

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Análú Pilates Studio in Redondo Beach hosts its 3rd Annual Butterfly Strong Foundation Day, with all proceeds from classes donated directly to the foundation. All Phenoms joins the day, providing sports drinks for everyone participating.

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Hermosa in Pink: Light the Night Pink

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 5-8 PM

PALMILLA

39 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, California 90254

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Presented by The Butterfly Strong Foundation & Fulbright Dental

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Join us as the Hermosa Beach Pier lights turn pink to celebrate strength, honor survivors & stand Butterfly Strong in the fight against breast cancer.

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$50 in Advance | $75 at the Door

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Win 2 VIP+ Passes to Coachella OR Stagecoach 2027

Choose your festival. Choose your weekend.

This Pinktober, Butterfly Strong is giving one lucky winner the ultimate festival experience: two VIP+ passes to Coachella or Stagecoach 2027 — winner’s choice!

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Drawing October 20, 2026 at Slay in Pink. Winner does not need to be present to win.

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Music Beats Cancer and The Butterfly Strong Foundation come together in Patients Speak the Truth to Debunk Myths about breast cancer.

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past events

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thank you to our sponsor

Heartfelt Gratitude to Fulbright Dental, sponsor of Shine in Pink.

thank you to our supporters 

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