Jeanna Duerscherl | The Roanoke Times

Sharon Rapoport embraces her husband, John Anderson, after dinner at their home in South Roanoke. Anderson has written “Stand By Her,” a breast cancer guide for men based on his own experiences.

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Healing together: A breast cancer awareness series

• Meet Roanoke author John Anderson and his wife and breast cancer survivor, Sharon Rapoport.

Second Annual Shout It From The Mountaintops

When: Noon, Wednesday
What: Presented by the Greater Roanoke Valley chapter of Susan G. Komen For the Cure
Where: Mill Mountain Star

Battle at Byrd --Cheer for a Cure

What: This competition promotes Breast Cancer Awareness and raise money for breast cancer.
When: Saturday, all day
Where: William Byrd High School, 2902 Washington Ave., Vinton
Cost: $10
Contact: ancannaday@gmail.com

Applebee's Dine In To Donate

When: Oct. 12, 5 to 9 p.m.,
What: 10 percent of sales benefit the Greater Roanoke Valley chapter of Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
Where: Bonsack, Tanglewood and Valley View locations
Info: komenroanoke.org

Foodies Chopping For Charity

What: Local celebrities will square off before an audience and celebrity judges. A benefit for the Greater Roanoke Valley chapter of Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
When: Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40, must be purchased in advance
Info: 776-3693; www.cooking-madefun.com

Positively Pink Parade

When: Oct. 24; registration begins at 7:30 a.m., activities begin at 8:30 a.m.
What: Come in your most outlandish pink outfit. There will be door prizes and a costume contest. All proceeds will benefit the Every Woman's Life Program, which provides free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women in the Roanoke Valley.
Where: Valley View Mall
Info: (540) 266-6000; positivelypinkparade@gmail.com

American Cancer Society 12th Annual Pink Ribbon Gathering

When: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 26
Where: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Info: 774-2716