Mars Area School District collected $5,133.75 to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation as part of an annual Pink Out & “Hats for Heroes” fundraiser, held Oct. 4.

Mars Area Primary Center brought in $1,051.86; Mars Area Elementary School, $909.09; Mars Area Centennial School, $754.64; Mars Area Middle School, $551.41; and Mars Area High School; $33. The District also collected $1,833.75 in online donations.

All District students (K-12) were asked to make a donation in return for the opportunity to wear a hat in school. In addition, all students and staff members were encouraged to wear pink as part of a District-wide “Pink Out” to raise awareness for the cause.

The 2025 Komen Pittsburgh More Than Pink Walk to be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Schenley Park. For more information, visit https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30122b?fr_id=10682&pg=entry&NONCE_TOKEN=FDDA42F15B7909337C9EF4094964B720. .