MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- A women's health awareness event is taking place at the Marion VA on Thursday.

The event is called the Beyond Pink & Purple: Empower Her and is the 2nd Annual Women's Health Awareness Event which will run on October 16, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Marion VA Healthcare Center at 2401 W. Main Street in Marion.

Event coordinators ask those participating to wear your pink or purple colors. Guest speakers include female veterans who will talk about their journeys through breast cancer, intimate partner violence and pregnancy loss.

Resources and activities on hand will include VA Services, Veteran Organizations, Community Partners, a 2K Color Walk/Run, Food Trucks, Prizes, Equine Therapy, Quilt Raffle and much more.

For more information or questions, you may call 6

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