Walsh Goes Pink Raises Awareness, Provides Education and Support

November 20, 2025

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mercy Home held its annual “Walsh Goes Pink” night in October.  

The youth and coworkers enjoyed a pink dinner with chicken, pink dyed pasta, and rolls. This special evening is a longstanding tradition at our Walsh Girls Campus where coworkers and our young people dress in pink and eat in a beautifully decorated cafeteria that serves as a tribute to breast cancer fighters, survivors, and the deceased.  

During dinner, the young people listened to an informational presentation on the possible warning signs of breast cancer, who is at risk, how to lower your risk, and how to perform self-checks. 

“Each year, we observe Walsh Goes Pink to raise awareness, provide education, and show support,” Program Manager Gewanda Monroe said. “This initiative is our way of saying that no one in our community will face this fight alone. Together, we stand in solidarity, offering strength, compassion, and hope.” 

After the presentation, Monroe opened the room to anyone who wanted to share their personal stories. Coworkers and young people spoke about loved ones battling breast cancer and the impact it has had on their lives.  

In the past, everyone planted pink pinwheels in the front yard of the girls home as a tribute to someone in their life who may have struggled with cancer of any type and to raise awareness in the community around breast cancer. This year, the girls raised more than $650 for The Cancer Support Center, an organization that provides strength, guidance, and support to anyone impacted by cancer.  

“Being that we’re a campus of all women, it’s really important to be aware of women’s health issues and being preventative about what you can do to provide your own education,” Amy Schulz, associate vice president of Walsh Campus programs, said. “And if something’s not right in your body, speaking up and saying something about it. Coworkers here are [also] always a resource to our kids to talk about that.” 

In addition to awareness, Walsh Goes Pink is also an opportunity for our kids to remember and honor the strength of both survivors and those who are no longer with us. 

“It’s essential that we educate our young women not only about mental health and wellness, but also about physical health,” Monroe said. “Breast cancer is something that may touch all our lives, whether through personal experience or through someone we love.”