Benton Franklin Fair Donates $10,200 for Cancer Prevention

The Benton Franklin Fair is proud to announce a donation of $10,200 to support local cancer prevention efforts through its longstanding Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) program.

The funds will benefit several area health care organizations — Prosser Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grace Clinic, and the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation — supporting a variety of prevention, screening, and patient-assistance programs.

Each year, Fair and Rodeo attendees are encouraged to wear pink on Thursday to raise awareness about breast cancer. Additional fundraisers held throughout the year further strengthen the Fair’s commitment to this important initiative.

Over the past 17 years, the Fair has donated more than $234,000 to help community members in the fight against breast cancer. These contributions have helped provide thousands of individuals with free mammograms, cancer screenings, follow-up care, and other essential support services.

“Tough Enough to Wear Pink has become a core initiative for the Fair, resulting in a healthier population and greater awareness of breast cancer prevention,” said Fair Board President Duane Howard. “We appreciate our health care partners and all they do for our community, and we are proud to support their efforts.”

​This year’s program sponsors include Wrangler, Trios Health, Lourdes Health, Prosser Memorial Health, Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery, and Washington Trust Bank.