Paint the Town Pink leaders gave back to earlier this week to the people caring for those battling cancer.

Paint the Town Pink Director Kathi Finley delivered goodies to Mayo Clinic Health System cancer unit caregivers in Albert Lea and Austin on Wednesday.

Inspired by cancer patients and their dedicated caregivers, Paint the Town Pink decided to create a Caregiver Appreciation Day to give support staff who care for those going through cancer treatment.

“It takes a very special heart to do the work the nurses do in the cancer units,” Finley in a press release.

Caregivers received decorated cupcakes and chocolate from The Hormel Institute that includes ingredients with anti-cancer qualities.

Last year, Paint the Town Pink created plum colored ribbon pins for the caregivers and hung multi-colored ribbons from the trees in front of the Medical Centers. This year, Mayo Medical Center in Austin has a display of colorful flags in front of the building to raise awareness of all types of cancer.