Bluebonnet goes pink in October to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BASTROP — For the 12th consecutive year, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s buildings, vehicles and employees will display pink during October to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Throughout October, Bluebonnet’s member service centers in Bastrop, Brenham, Giddings, Lockhart and Manor will be illuminated pink at night. Bluebonnet field crews will wear pink hard hats and service trucks will display pink ribbon decals. Members can visit Bluebonnet’s member service centers to receive a pink ribbon pin and a breast cancer reminder card with self-exam instructions for early detection.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, including approximately 2,800 men.

“Bluebonnet is proud to be one of the many organizations across Central Texas that participate in raising awareness every October,” said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “We encourage everyone to learn more about early detection, preventive measures and signs and symptoms of breast cancer. It could make the difference in your life, or the life of someone you love.”

To learn more about breast cancer, visit the National Cancer Institute’s website at cancer.gov, the American Cancer Society at cancer.org, the National Breast Cancer Foundation at nationalbreastcancer. org, or the Susan G. Komen Foundation at komen.org.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative is one of the largest electric cooperatives in Texas and has been serving its members since 1939. Bluebonnet serves more than 134,000 meters and owns and maintains 12,800 miles of power lines, located across more than 3,800 square miles within 14 Central Texas counties. Bluebonnet’s service area stretches from Travis County to Washington County, and from Milam County to Gonzales County. For more information about Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, go to bluebonnet.

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