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Outdoor Skating Rink pop-up on the ERT for Breast Cancer Awareness October 19th
The Pink-Out with Rollbounce Rollout
Outdoor Skating Rink pop-up on the ERT for Breast Cancer Awareness October 19th
The Pink-Out with Rollbounce Rollout
Norfolk, Va. – Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is celebrating October with purpose. Forging a new partnership with Rollbounce Rollout to bring a first-of-its-kind event to the trail. The Pink-Out, Where Resilience meets the River brings a huge outdoor pop-up rink, free dance skate workshop featuring celebrity skate instructor, Paul “Ajax” Johnson, DJ, resources, a breast cancer survivor art gallery, and vibe and roll out on the ERT’s Glowline as the sun sets.
Rollbounce Rollout are leaders in our region’s fast-growing mixed roller community. “We are thrilled to come together in this partnership to bring The Pink-Out to the trail, shine a light on the importance of screening, and create a unique and inclusive experience that brings people to the ERT in a new way,” said Kindra Greene, executive director of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation.
Jackie Wallace, co-founder of Rollbounce Rollout, designed The Pinkout as an uplifting experience to shine a light on the importance of screening for the early detection of breast cancer and to share her experience as survivor, crediting community support as a major life line for her during her battle against breast cancer.
The event will also feature Spinclusion providing rides around the rink and along the ERT on adaptive bikes and trikes for those going through treatment or unable to roll on their own. “We love this partnership, spreading awareness for breast cancer screening, paired with movement and community,” said Wallace. This event highlights the ERT Foundation’s mission of connection, physical and mental wellness and improved quality of life.
Event Details:
All wheels are welcome to this free event on the ERT at the Lambert’s Point Trailhead
Parking area:
Freight House Coffee, 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd., Norfolk, Va.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 – 6:00PM
The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides the planning, program, and advocacy for the Elizabeth River Trail connecting Naval Station Norfolk to the Virginia Beach Trail. The Elizabeth River Trail runs 10.5 miles through businesses, historic attractions and is within a 5-minute walk of 28 neighborhoods. The multi-use trail is designed for walking, running, and biking. It comprises 11 sections from Norfolk State University, through Downtown Norfolk and Old Dominion University to NIT Terminals along the Elizabeth River. The Foundation has completed multiple new unique and award-winning amenities, including kayak launches, play sculptures, and a double turbo challenge course in Plum Point Park, The Glowline, and most recently, the installation of the first ERT hydration station. Major sponsors include CHKD, Downtown Norfolk Council, PRA Group, and the City of Norfolk.