Welcome to October. Typically when we think of October, there are a variety of activities and events come to mind, most of which are focused on fall and Halloween. Candy apples, pumpkin spice latte’, Jack-o-lanterns, costumes, tons of candy and other sweet treats are dominant in this month.

Since 2018, Lincoln Daily News, in partnership with Collisions Concepts in the first year and many additional friends in the years afterward, has worked to also make breast cancer awareness dominant in October .

To do this, LDN asks every business, church, school, club or other organization in the county to wear pink on Friday’s for breast cancer awareness and to also allow us to show the community, and indeed the world that you all have genuine concern for those who are battling breast cancer.

And following the tradition since 2018, the first local company to show us their pink is Collision Concepts. The owners, Erv and Cindy Guyett and their staff have seen the devastating impact breast cancer has had on their family and friends, and they want to show their support not just for those they know personally, but for every person who is in the battle right now.

If you are a warrior, please know that this month is for you. It is our way of showing you that even though you may not be known to us, our nightly prayers are for all warriors and that includes you.

Photos by Karen Castelein          [Click on image for larger version]

On Saturday the Logan/Mason County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care hosted a recovery walk to raise awareness and show support for all those who are fighting addiction and celebrating victories.

The walk began with a rally in Scully Park in Lincoln and included a walk throughout the downtown area.

See more about this meaningful event in today’s edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo by Matt Boutcher        [Click on image for larger version]