Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is honouring Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October through Hard Rock International’s 26th annual PINKTOBER campaign. Guests and community members can participate in the cause by visiting Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa at 4837 Albion Rd S, Gloucester, ON to:
- Sip and support with two exclusive signature cocktails available at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Cafe, and Marketplace Bar. A portion of every drink sold will fuel Hard Rock’s global Pinktober campaign, raising vital funds for breast cancer research.
- Sweeten the cause with select desserts from Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Cafe, and Constant Grind, where a portion of every sale will also support this life-saving initiative.
A portion of proceeds from PINKTOBER sales each year are donated to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation®, the charitable arm of Hard Rock, to support breast cancer awareness and research worldwide. The program has raised over $13 million for breast cancer research since 2019.
“Breast cancer is a disease that impacts individuals and their loved ones in our community and around the world. We are proud to be part of Hard Rock’s global PINKTOBER efforts and have gratitude for our guests who join us in supporting the work to find a cure,” said Christine Crump, President at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa.
As a global entertainment and hospitality brand guided by the principle “All is One,” Hard Rock is leveraging its destinations and platforms from around the world to support the cause throughout PINKTOBER:
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Merchandise at Rock Shops Encourage Early Detection
Hard Rock is proud to partner with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit on an exclusive retail collection of pins, shirts, hoodies, hats, tumblers and tote bags in partnership with models Roshumba Williams, Jasmine Sanders and Nicole Williams-English who lent their powerful voices and personal stories to the cause. More than a collection, this partnership brings together two iconic brands in strength and solidarity.
For model Roshumba Williams, the PINKTOBER campaign is a personal mission. In the past nine months, three of her closest friends have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
“When this came up, my heart, you know, leaped out of my chest, and I couldn’t believe that these two incredible brands were coming together to help spread this message and tell this story,” said Williams. “It was so closely related to what I was actually going through as a support system for my friends, as a woman, for women’s health, and it’s everything.”
Model Jasmine Sanders’ Aunt Barbara is a survivor. She hopes this campaign encourages early detection, regular checkups and continued research.
“I hope this campaign sends a beautiful message to everybody who’s possibly struggling with breast cancer or had it in the past,” Sanders said. “I hope to bring awareness and get as many people behind us to really do the research, get those checkups and make sure that you’re taking care of yourself. I think everybody has someone close to them that has possibly struggled. I know I have, and we all want to just make sure everybody’s OK and healthy. So, check on yourself too.”
The PINKTOBER Sports Illustrated Swimsuit collection is available now at shop.hardrock.com and in Rock Shops beginning October 1.
Unity™ by Hard Rock Mastercard Gives Back Through Every Transaction
Unity™ by Hard Rock Mastercard® cardmembers will help raise money simply by using their card during PINKTOBER. Thanks to Bread Financial, a small portion of every transaction made with a Unity™ by Hard Rock Mastercard® during the month of October will be donated to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation® (up to $75,000). For more details, visit www.hardrock.com/PINKTOBER.
STRONGER TOGETHER Pin Supports Indigenous Communities Impacted by Breast Cancer
Starting PINKTOBER through the end of Native American Heritage Month (October 1 – November 30), Hard Rock will sell a signature PINKTOBER STRONGER TOGETHER pin designed by Seminole Tribe of Florida artist Wilson Bowers, with 100% of net proceeds donated to the Hard Rock Heals Foundation®, benefitting the American Indian Cancer Foundation to support Native Americans impacted by breast cancer. Visitshop.hardrock.com to purchase.
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