Opportunities to get involved during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Randi Powell
Issue date: 10/9/08 Section: Features
It is the time of year when pink ribbons can be seen all over to show support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is the time for numerous fund-raisers to spread around the country for breast cancer research in hopes of raising money. According to the Susan G. Komen Web site, there are more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer and 40,000 deaths each year, meaning that almost everyone knows somebody, whether it's a family member or a friend of a friend, that has been affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer 3-Day:
It is also time to start getting those tennis shoes ready for the Breast Cancer 3-Day in November, wher ,according to the 3-Day Web site, thousands of people across the nation will walk a total of 60 miles within three days. These walkers first have to raise $2,200 in donations to participate.
More information regarding the 3-Day can be found at www.the3day.org.
Relay for Life:
Locally, those who wish to donate to cancer research can participate in the Relay for Life. According to the Tarleton Web site, teams participating in the Relay for Life sign up for intervals of time, during the 12-hour relay. The teams will walk for as long as they signed up for, with sponsors donating money the distancest they have walked.
Local Businesses:
The Barnes and Noble Tarleton State University Bookstore on campus is running a promotion called "Shop for a Cause." According to a flyer posted in the store, when a customer purchases a pink ribbon-adorned item including T-shirts and flash drives, Barnes and Noble donates the proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Last year, the company donated more than $50,000 to NBCCF.
Sally Beauty Supply is also selling numerous pink-ribbon items with proceeds going towards breast cancer research.
For more information on the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, visit www.stopbreastcancer.org.
Awareness:
To help with keeping Erath County informed, Harris Methodist Hospital is hosting its fifth annual seminar that teaches the warning signs, statistics and treatments of breast cancer, called the "Power of Pink Women's Luncheon and Seminar."
According to a press release from Harris Methodist Erath County, this year's seminar will focus on the crucial element of early detection, while discussing self-examination and mammograms, as well as other women's health issues that cause other complications. Doctors will discuss how eating habits play a part in disease prevention, control and overall health. Other topics will include preventative tips for women of all ages.
According to the hospital's Web site, the seminar is aimed to promote healthy lifestyles and "to improve the quality of life for all residents in the greater Stephenville area."
The seminar will take place on Oct. 14, at City Hall at City Limits. Tickets are $10 each, and must be purchased ahead of time. For more information visit the hospital's Web site at www.texashealth.org.
Breast Cancer 3-Day:
It is also time to start getting those tennis shoes ready for the Breast Cancer 3-Day in November, wher ,according to the 3-Day Web site, thousands of people across the nation will walk a total of 60 miles within three days. These walkers first have to raise $2,200 in donations to participate.
More information regarding the 3-Day can be found at www.the3day.org.
Relay for Life:
Locally, those who wish to donate to cancer research can participate in the Relay for Life. According to the Tarleton Web site, teams participating in the Relay for Life sign up for intervals of time, during the 12-hour relay. The teams will walk for as long as they signed up for, with sponsors donating money the distancest they have walked.
Local Businesses:
The Barnes and Noble Tarleton State University Bookstore on campus is running a promotion called "Shop for a Cause." According to a flyer posted in the store, when a customer purchases a pink ribbon-adorned item including T-shirts and flash drives, Barnes and Noble donates the proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Last year, the company donated more than $50,000 to NBCCF.
Sally Beauty Supply is also selling numerous pink-ribbon items with proceeds going towards breast cancer research.
For more information on the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, visit www.stopbreastcancer.org.
Awareness:
To help with keeping Erath County informed, Harris Methodist Hospital is hosting its fifth annual seminar that teaches the warning signs, statistics and treatments of breast cancer, called the "Power of Pink Women's Luncheon and Seminar."
According to a press release from Harris Methodist Erath County, this year's seminar will focus on the crucial element of early detection, while discussing self-examination and mammograms, as well as other women's health issues that cause other complications. Doctors will discuss how eating habits play a part in disease prevention, control and overall health. Other topics will include preventative tips for women of all ages.
According to the hospital's Web site, the seminar is aimed to promote healthy lifestyles and "to improve the quality of life for all residents in the greater Stephenville area."
The seminar will take place on Oct. 14, at City Hall at City Limits. Tickets are $10 each, and must be purchased ahead of time. For more information visit the hospital's Web site at www.texashealth.org.
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