42 OCTOBER 2019 The 2017 Pink Out 5K at Steele Indian School Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLY ROSE By Miriam Cruson Although the number of cases of breast cancer has been decreasing since 2000, one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer in their lifetime. Perhaps more surprisingly, an estimated 2,670 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year in men, according to statistics found on BreastCancer.org. October 1985 marked the first U.S. campaign to bring awareness to breast cancer. It was a weeklong event designed to bring widespread attention to early detection and diagnosis. In the 34 years since, that week has grown into a month- long campaign, with thousands of events happening across the country. Phoenix is getting pinker by the day as it makes its way through October. Local events range from charity dinners, 5K walks, poker runs and runway shows. October is not just for goblins and ghosts anymore. Pink ribbons can be seen just about everywhere. Local resident Gloria “G” Nunez has been raising money for research for 16 years. To date, she has raised close to $60,000. A dear friend of hers who was diagnosed with breast cancer once asked her, “Why do you do this every year, G?” Her answer was simply, “For you.” The money was not raised with backing from large sponsors or corporations. It was done as a result of G’s own sweat and tears; and some help from her friends. For the past few years all the money G has raised goes to Virginia C. Piper Cancer Center. G has combined her love of motorcycles with the cause to hold annual poker runs. In recent years she has extended the invitation to those who are not so comfortable on two wheels and has added a party bus for participants. For more: visit the 16th Annual Save the Chesticles Facebook page. Like G, who keeps her funds local, Pink Out 5K is another event that benefits cancer patients in Phoenix. The proceeds from this event go to the local nonprofit “Don’t be a Chump! Check for a Lump!” which was started by cancer survivor Holly Rose. With the help of this 5K and donations throughout the year, the organization provides free mammograms, assists with free wigs and provides information and education for women with breast cancer. This year’s walk is on October 5. Runners who register online can enter promotion code ARCADIA for a 25% discount on registration (until October 4). For more: checkforalump.org. The American Cancer Society’s walk is called Making Strides of Phoenix. This event raises money to fund not only research to battle this disease, but also supports both men and women battling cancer. The American Cancer Society is an invaluable resource of information for patients across the country. This year’s walk is being held October 26. For more: acsevents.org. As the pink boas, wigs and sashes fly off the shelves this month, humor is the name of the game and brings some much-needed buoyancy to such a heavy topic. Grab a boa, lace up those tennis shoes, sit down and hold on for a poker run or simply turn on the computer to donate online. It is only through tireless research and awareness that an end to this disease can be found. WHEN: Saturday, October 5 8 a.m. WHERE: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road Register at checkforalump.org PINK OUT 5K Events support research for breast cancer treatment

43 OCTOBER 2019 By Cody Kennedy The easiest way to introduce a place like Brat Haus is with the words “backyard” and “barbecue.” Brat Haus recently opened its second location on the east side of 16th St. north of Bethany Home Road at the end of July. Unlike the full-service spot on Scottsdale Road, the new location lets guests order at the counter and seat themselves. The menu is posted on the wall and guests receive a number to place at their table. The new location is smaller than the Scottsdale one but packs a personality all of its own. There’s a patio in the front, with bright orange chairs and a faux- grass wall blocking out the noise and view of the traffic. A massive orange Adirondack chair bearing the Brat Haus logo is perfect for Instagram photos. While the menu for the Uptown location has fewer items than the Scottsdale one, the offerings are the same: brats, pretzels and house- made mustard, Belgian-style fries and burgers. My companion and I arrived around noon on a Monday, which turned out to be perfect, as there was no wait to order and seating available at the picnic- style tables. We kept our order straight to the point: a house-made Bavarian pretzel to start, the Sausage Board and the Big Weenie. There are four sauces that guests can choose from when they order fries: hush-hush, chipotle aioli, truffle aioli and ranch. We decided to rebel and got the sauces to dip our pretzel into, along with the beer cheese fondue that is included. Out of the five, there was a resounding “YUM” when it came to the hush-hush sauce, which is Brat Haus’ take on thousand island dressing. The sweetness of the sauce paired well with the saltiness of the pretzel. The chipotle aioli had a tangy kick and the truffle aioli was surprisingly mild and mellow. The atmosphere made the bratwurst part of the meal all the more enjoyable. There were men on their laptops trying to get work done in between bites, sure, but there were also groups relaxing with beers, talking shop and reminiscing about the old days. Then there was me, enjoying the house-made dijon mustard so much that I probably squeezed out half the bottle on my portion of the Big Weenie. Made with parsley, oregano and allspice and nestled comfortably in a Capistrano Bakery-made bun, I was transported to a grassy backyard, watching my dad crack jokes by the grill and my cousins play a game of Marco Polo in the pool. Guests can either order a build- your-own bratwurst or choose one of the house creations, such as the Southwestern Bison or the Lamb and Goat Currywurst. Brat Haus also offers sandwiches such as the Turkey Rueben or Chicken Burger. Guests are able to take Brat Haus with them when they leave – there is a cooler with hot dogs, Polish sausage, Haus Brats and more available for cooking at home. The Sausage Board comes with a “fun-size” portion of the Haus Brat, the Sweet Italian Brat and the Hot Italian Brat. I might have missed out on the spice, though, because none of them had me rushing for a glass of milk. The Hot Italian was cooked with garlic, chili flake and paprika…I added sauerkraut to ramp up the flavor a little bit. The adult beverage selection offers beers on tap, plus wine, canned beers and cocktails. Guests can “let their German out” and order beer in a stein or in “Das Boot,” which is a beer glass shaped like a cowboy boot. My friend and I lucked out by coming to this location. Next door, the owner of Brat Haus was busy working on his latest concept, which opened in early September. We were able to score a couple doughnuts from DoH!, which is a new doughnut and breakfast spot, to complete our lunch. BRAT HAUS 6025 N. 16th St., Phoenix • brathausaz.com dressing. The sweetness of the sauce paired well with the saltiness of the pretzel. The chipotle aioli had a The atmosphere made the Haus Brat Bavarian Pretzel Big Weenie Sweet Italian Sweet Italian Hot Italian PLACES WE LIKE Serving the Arcadia area since 1958          Find us on Facebook! Member Since 1959      •  •    •    •    •         4855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85018 | www.ingleside.com Book Your Holiday Boarding Today!! BRIAN A. SERBIN, DVM • RACHEL BART, DVM • LINDSAY BUSH, DVM KATHERINE HEWITT, DVM • SAMANTHA MIELKE, DVM • TALI TONCRAY, DVM HOSPITAL 602-840-3446 | GROOMING 602-952-1754 Grooming OPEN Tues - Sat