Breast cancer awareness month celebrated at WCU
Maggie Cosgrove
Issue date: 10/8/07 Section: Features
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premiere event to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.
This noncompetitive walk gives people a chance to come together to spread their support and faith to those who are affected by this disease.
Last year, 450,000 walkers participated and raised more than $40 million, one donation at a time.
Another very popular breast cancer awareness event is the "3-Day." This walk is a three-day walk covering a total of 60 miles.
Teams are formed of family members, co-workers, friends and neighbors that come together as one to encourage each other and those affected by breast cancer in this extensive display of support.
Each team must raise a minimum donation of $2,200 in order to participate in this walk. Though it seems like a lot, it really is not a difficult task to achieve.
The 3-Day took place in Philadelphia from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7. For more information of how one can join, donate or volunteer next year, visit www.the3day.org.
If becoming active in one of the many events is not for you, a simple pink ribbon will do the trick to show support of breast cancer.
Throughout October, millions of Americans will be sporting small pink ribbon pins, earrings, necklaces, rings and every other form of accessory.
By turning our support into a fashion statement, the Pink Ribbon Store has created a fashion line dedicated to the breast cancer cause.
As October continues, get your pink ready to show your support for this great cause.
Maggie Cosgrove is a second-year student majoring in elementary education. She can be reached at MC626229@wcupa.edu.
This noncompetitive walk gives people a chance to come together to spread their support and faith to those who are affected by this disease.
Last year, 450,000 walkers participated and raised more than $40 million, one donation at a time.
Another very popular breast cancer awareness event is the "3-Day." This walk is a three-day walk covering a total of 60 miles.
Teams are formed of family members, co-workers, friends and neighbors that come together as one to encourage each other and those affected by breast cancer in this extensive display of support.
Each team must raise a minimum donation of $2,200 in order to participate in this walk. Though it seems like a lot, it really is not a difficult task to achieve.
The 3-Day took place in Philadelphia from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7. For more information of how one can join, donate or volunteer next year, visit www.the3day.org.
If becoming active in one of the many events is not for you, a simple pink ribbon will do the trick to show support of breast cancer.
Throughout October, millions of Americans will be sporting small pink ribbon pins, earrings, necklaces, rings and every other form of accessory.
By turning our support into a fashion statement, the Pink Ribbon Store has created a fashion line dedicated to the breast cancer cause.
As October continues, get your pink ready to show your support for this great cause.
Maggie Cosgrove is a second-year student majoring in elementary education. She can be reached at MC626229@wcupa.edu.
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