NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was joined by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, and state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, in attending the Beautiful Minds Youth Mentoring Foundation for its annual Pink Saree 5K & Wellness Expo on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Whalon Lake in Naperville.
Beautiful Minds Youth Mentoring Foundation is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved and underprivileged youth through mentorship, wellness education, and leadership opportunities.
The pink saree serves as a symbol bringing together breast cancer awareness and mental health support. The Wellness Expo offered a Walgreens vaccination clinic, a 5k walk/run, meditation and yoga, and health screenings for attendees.
“Events like this break down stigma and encourage women and families to take charge of their health,” Rep. Manley said. “I was also proud to sponsor House Resolution 548, which recognizes Beautiful Minds Pink Saree Day in our state. This resolution reflects our shared commitment to advancing women’s wellness, mental health, and youth empowerment across Illinois.”
Illinois House Resolution 548, sponsored by Rep. Manley and supported by Reps. Avelar and Rohr, was adopted by the Illinois House on May 25, 2026. It declares October 11 as Beautiful Minds Pink Saree Day/#MyPinkHealth Awareness Day in Illinois.
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Rep. Natalie Manley
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Joliet)
98th District
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3316
District Office:
1050 W. Romeo Rd.
Suite 101
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 725-2741