Pink October: Lace Pickup, Plans & Pink Whistles

Pink October is the annual international breast cancer awareness campaign, running throughout October and symbolized by the pink ribbon. The campaign promotes education, encourages early screening, and supports research to help save lives.

What Was Done Last Year (2024)

Last October, the FLBB mobilized all men’s and women’s first division teams of the Enovos League—along with referees—to wear pink laces at matches to demonstrate solidarity. Referees also had the option of using pink whistles and lanyards. FLBB partnered with Think Pink Lux and Europa Donna Luxembourg to support direct donations during selected matches. Several awareness events were held, and a video summary was produced to highlight community involvement and the impact of these actions.

More info here:

➡️ https://adabl.org/2024/10/pink-october-support-breast-cancer-awareness-month-with-the-adabl-flbb/

➡️ https://www.luxembourg.basketball/pink-october-flbb-supports-breast-cancer-awareness-month/

➡️ https://www.luxembourg.basketball/recap-of-the-pink-october/

What’s Planned So Far for 2025

For this year, the FLBB is again providing 15 pairs of pink laces per team for all men’s and women’s first and second division club. Referees can contact Dan for laces pickup – the federation has provided us with a lot.

Pink whistles are available for referees to purchase in the ADABL shop:

https://adabl.org/product/pink-paiff/

We invite all participants to wear their pink laces—and whistles if desired—at October matches to show strong collective support. Further details to follow as the month unfolds.

Of course, you’re also welcome to reuse last year’s pink laces and whistles if you have them.

Thank you for your ongoing engagement and dedication to Pink October!