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SI Swimsuit and Hard Rock Launch PINKTOBER 2025 to Fund Research and Drive Screening

Early detection dramatically improves outcomes, with localized cases reaching a 99% five-year survival rate, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Overview

  • The collaboration debuts an exclusive PINKTOBER retail line modeled by Roshumba Williams, Jasmine Sanders and Nicole Williams English, with campaign images shot at Hard Rock Hotel New York.
  • A portion of sales supports the Hard Rock Heals Foundation’s breast cancer research initiatives, which have raised over $23 million in the past five years.
  • Each model cites personal experiences with loved ones facing the disease and urges self-exams and timely checks.
  • SI Swimsuit publishes guides to free or low-cost mammograms, community and mental-health support, and specialized resources for women of color as coverage highlights a 40% higher mortality rate for Black women.
  • Coverage reiterates screening advice for average-risk women ages 40–74 to get biennial mammograms and notes that early detection of localized disease corresponds to a 99% five-year survival rate.