The Breast Cancer Awareness Club ran the Pretty in Pink campaign fundraiser to support breast cancer research through September into October with Poly students and families.
An estimated 1.6 million new cases of breast cancer occurred among women worldwide in 2010, according to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website. After skin cancer, it is the most common cancer in women.
The fundraiser asks for donations from students and families to help a breast cancer recipient, along with the Breast Cancer Care and Research Center.
The research money goes to purchasing mammograms for women who are unable to afford them. A mammogram screening shows an image obtained from mammography, which uses x-rays to find and diagnose tumors of the breasts.
“The receiver of the funds is going to be someone affiliated with Poly who is fighting or has fought breast cancer. We want the recipient to be someone who can’t afford all of the costs of treatment so that the money will really mean a lot to them,” said senior club president Isabel Wagner.
The club also distributed donation boxes to 5th period classes, hoping for teacher and student donations. The class that collects the most donations will receive a pizza party. Half of that money will be part of the amount given to the cancer patient at the football game against Lakewood on October 18th.
“I got involved in breast cancer awareness because it’s a cause that is very important to me. Many of my close friends have had relatives who have fought the disease, so I have witnessed it secondhand. I really want to help those who are diagnosed win their fight against breast cancer,” said Wagner.
The club also collects pink Yoplait yogurt lids for 10 cents per lid. This money goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a community fighting for the cure to breast cancer.
“Breast cancer patients go through a lot, some of which isn’t covered by insurance. It doesn’t matter how the patient’s family uses the money, just as long as it eases their financial burden. The kids are doing a great job,” said Breast Cancer Awareness Club sponsor Cynthia Negrete.
Those who donate $1-4 to the Pretty in Pink fundraiser will receive their name on a 100 building banner. With a donation of $5, they will get a pink breast cancer awareness bracelet as a gift, along with the banner. A donation of $15 or more will earn them a breast cancer awareness pin and their family’s name and donation amount posted in the 100 building.
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