From a press release by the City
FORT WORTH - Pink lights will illuminate the night sky Saturday, May 30, on Lancaster Avenue as the City of Fort Worth shows its support for Amy Mickelson and the thousands diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States.
The 36-foot stainless steel sculptures known as Avenue of Light, a public art project, will shine pink in concert with the “Pink Out” at the Crown Plaza Invitational golf tournament at Colonial Country Club.
Phil Mickelson was scheduled to defend his title at this year’s tournament. He suspended his touring schedule indefinitely after his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tournament players, their wives and caddies will wear pink on Saturday to help promote awareness for breast cancer research.
Fans are encouraged to go “pink” as well.
“Showing our support for Phil and Amy as well as the thousands of families in America affected by this terrible disease is the Fort Worth way,” said Mayor Mike Moncrief. “We encourage Fort Worth residents to pray for Amy’s speedy recovery and that researchers will find a cure for breast cancer.”
The pink clothing will be the most visible sign of support, and fans will be able to donate to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Donors giving at least $5 will receive a pink breast cancer pin at the main entrances and concession stands at Colonial.
In addition to the “Pink Out”, fans can sign a banner of support at the par-3 13th hole on the Colonial course. The banner will be sent to the Mickelsons.
The City of Fort Worth’s public art program commissioned Avenue of Light as part of Lancaster Avenue’s reconstruction. The sculptures’ contemporary design was inspired by the nearby Texas & Pacific Terminal’s Art Deco architectural details. It will be illuminated nightly beginning June 25.
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Kudos to Ft. Worth for helping increase awareness of this tragic disease and all the progress being made to find a cure. I recently got diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. No one should ever have to make such a gut wrenching decision. I hope and pray every day that more people do their part to help make a world in which our daughters can live free of this disease.