By MAKAYLA KEATING
Staff writer
The 15th annual Pink Splash For The Cure event was held Tuesday in Franklin’s Fountain Park.
After a brief proclamation from Franklin Mayor Doug Baker, a speech by UPMC oncologist Dr. Shannon Penland and two other speeches, several cancer survivors gathered around Egbert Fountain in the park to dye the fountain pink.
Kathy Horner, executive director of the Franklin-based Kirtland Cancer Foundation, said the water in the fountain will remain pink until it is removed from the fountain for the winter.
About 200 people attended the event, and there were more than 50 raffles and gifts donated from community members.
Money raised from the Pink Splash benefits the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, and all the funds stay in Venango County.
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