October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Atlantic City casinos are recognizing the initiative in various ways October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the nine casinos in Atlantic City are uniting in support of the annual initiative that supports research and the early detection of the disease. Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is lit pink to recognize October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most casinos in town are also recognizing the month that raises awareness and support for breast cancer. (Image: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority) Since its founding in 1985 through a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries, today AstraZeneca, October has served as the national month to raise awareness regarding breast cancer. Atlantic City casinos are once again recognizing the month through a series of initiatives. Breast cancer impacts families in every community, but thanks to advances in detection and treatment, survival rates continue to rise. Each October during Breast…Read MoreCategory: Atlantic City, American Cancer Society, Borgata, breast cancer, Caesars, cancer, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Ocean, Resorts, TropicanaSource: Casino.org