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How to support Women Helping Women throughout October

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 4, 2026

Hendersonville residents have numerous opportunities to come together in support of Women Helping Women, during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The centerpiece of the month is the 29th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon, presented by First Bank, on Friday, Oct. 23, at Blue Ridge Community College. This year’s keynote speaker, Nicole Phillips, is a breast cancer survivor, bestselling author and host of the Kindness Podcast. Phillips will share her personal story and message of courage, kindness and hope. 
“Women Helping Women is about so much more than one event,” said Amy Treece, executive director of the Pardee Hospital Foundation. “It’s about a community coming together throughout the entire month of October to show up for women in our community. We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses, organizations and individuals who are finding creative ways to make a difference.”

Community members can support Women Helping Women throughout October by participating in a variety of local fundraisers and special events:

• Tooley’s Cafe — Every Thursday in October, 10% of proceeds go to Women Helping Women.
• Alykat Deli — Every Tuesday in October, 10% of proceeds go to donated to Women Helping Women.
• Green River BBQ — Every Wednesday in October, 10% of proceeds go to Women Helping Women.
• Campfire Grill — Oct. 9-31, $5 from every signature “Pink Lady” cocktail will be donated to Women Helping Women.
• Hendersonville Country Club Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin — Wednesday, Oct. 7 (members only)
• Fireside Golf "Puttin' for Pink" — Saturday, Oct. 10 
• West First Wood-Fired Pizza — Oct. 26-31, all proceeds from coconut cake slices and whole-cake pre-orders benefiting Women Helping Women.