West Virginia Press Association
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During October, the CAMC Cancer Center is proudly displaying a piece of the world’s longest pink scarf as a symbol of Breast Cancer awareness.
The scarf began in 2010 when Oak Hill, WV resident, Terri Lynne Massey, lost her four-year battle with breast cancer. Inspired by her memory, her family, friends and community came together to create this monumental scarf, as well as a scholarship fund for children who have lost parents to breast cancer.
The family, breast cancer survivors and employees of the CAMC Breast Center held a special celebration of the scarf and the ongoing work to help cancer patients and their families.
Originally displayed at the Tamarack in Beckley, the scarf gained global attention, leading people from across the world to contribute. Over time, it grew to include pieces from all 50 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Caribbean Islands. At its peak, the scarf stretched an incredible two miles when fully knitted together.
In recent years, portions of the scarf have been repurposed into lap blankets, with 28 of them being donated to patients at the CAMC Cancer Center. In 2023, the family worked with the CAMC Foundation and West Virginia American Water Company to establish an endowment fund for the CAMC Breast Center, raising $28,000 to support patients.
