Nathan Benderson Park turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with community events

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Nathan Benderson Park is turning pink this October, bringing the Suncoast community together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, support those currently battling the disease and honor the lives lost.Through its month-long United in Pink initiative, the park is hosting several events and activities in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including Pink Fridays, dragon boating opportunities and the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.Marnie Buchsbaum, Director of Marketing at Nathan Benderson Park, and Angela Long, a dragon boat coach and breast cancer survivor, joined ABC7 to discuss the initiative and how the community can get involved.“We really want to reach out to the community and let you know you’re not alone,” Buchsbaum said.As part of the initiative, park employees are wearing pink every Friday throughout October, and community members are encouraged to do the same.Visitors can stop by the park on Friday mornings from 7 a.m. to 1