Pink Witches Night Out Returns Oct 17th Supporting Women with Cancer
The Kathy Olenowski Foundation is proud to announce Francesca Esposito as the 2025 beneficiary for Pink Witches Night Out (PWNO) — an annual event dedicated to raising funds for local women battling breast cancer.
Now in its 13th year, PWNO, and their naming sponsor, Atlantic Health, continues to unite the Denville community through compassion, celebration, and purpose, with every dollar raised directly supporting women in treatment.
“Each year, our mission is to bring hope and help to women in our own backyard who are fighting breast cancer,” said Meg Olenowski, President of the Kathy Olenowski Foundation. “This year, that mission is personal. Francesca has been part of our PWNO family for years, and we’re honored to stand beside her as she faces this fight with strength and grace.”
Francesca Esposito, a local resident and long-time supporter of Pink Witches Night Out, was diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer. Known for her kindness, positivity, and deep love for the community, Francesca has inspired many with her resilience. Proceeds from this year’s event will go directly toward assisting her with treatment costs and supporting her family during this difficult time.
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2025 has been a milestone year for Pink Witches Night Out and the Kathy Olenowski Foundation, with a series of successful fundraisers and awareness initiatives — including the PWNO 5K Run/Walk, which held over 600 attendees. Every fundraiser has served as a reminder of the community’s unwavering dedication to lifting up
local women in need.
This year’s main event, Pink Witches Night Out, will take place at 5:30pm on Friday, October 17th, 2025, along Broadway in Downtown Denville. The evening will feature live music, shopping, specialty cocktails, raffles, a Tricky Tray fundraiser, and a VIP experience, with all proceeds benefiting Francesca and other women in treatment. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
Since its founding in 2012, Pink Witches Night Out has raised over $150,000 to support women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Each October, thousands of residents, local businesses, and volunteers fill Downtown Denville — dressed in pink and witch hats — to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and celebrate
strength in sisterhood.
“PWNO has grown into something bigger than any of us imagined,” Olenowski shared. “It’s a night of laughter, tears, and unity — a reminder that even through darkness, light always shines when a community comes together.”
For more information on how to get involved, donate, or attend, please email pinkwitchesnight@gmail.com, visit pinkwitchesnight.com or follow @pinkwitchesnightout on social media.
