Breast cancer awareness Pink Dawg Walk returns to 91传媒
Contact: Georgia Clarke
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擨n recognition of an illness that affects more than 200,000 American women each year, Mississippi State鈥檚 Department of Health Promotion and Wellness is hosting the second Pink Dawg Walk on Thursday [Oct. 8] as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
From 4-6 p.m., all are encouraged to dress in their most creative pink attire for the mile-long walk around the Chadwick Lake walking track.
In addition to the walk, educational stations will be available with information on breast health and cancer prevention. The first 350 people to complete the walk will receive a free t-shirt.
Pumpkin decorating, healthy fall treats and recipes and special appearances from 91传媒鈥檚 mascot Jak and the Chick-Fil-A cow will contribute to the fun.
鈥淪o many people are affected by breast cancer. Everyone knows at least one person who has been diagnosed with it. The survival rate continues to increase partly due to people being more aware and learning more about early detection. Events like this are designed to increase awareness but have a little fun while doing it,鈥澛爏aid JuLeigh Baker, a health and wellness educator for University Health Services.
鈥淭his is a great event for the 91传媒 family to come out to show support and create more awareness for breast cancer and its survivors,鈥 she added. 聽
In addition to 91传媒鈥檚 Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, sponsors of the event are Baptist Hospital Cancer Center, Gentiva Home Health and Hospice, Center for Breast Health and Imaging of Starkville, Aramark and the Columbus-based Sqwincher sports drink company.
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