Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Central
October 15-19, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Week is a campus-wide initiative designed to increase awareness of Breast Cancer and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
Fighters: Honoring Survivors
Saturday, October 6
Wantland Stadium – 1:00 p.m.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Athletics Department will honor breast cancer survivors at halftime of this Saturday's football game. To be acknowledged, email Courtney James at cjames24@uco.edu by noon Friday, Oct. 5. Survivors will receive a UCO Pin and a "Bronchos for the Cure" T-shirt courtesy of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Sponsoring Organization: UCO Athletic Department
Contact Information: Courtney James – cjames24@uco.edu
Pink Volleyball Game
Tuesday, October 16
Hamilton Field House – 7p.m.
It's a "Pink Out" game! The players will be in their pink jerseys and the attendees can win prizes between the matches.
Sponsoring Organizations: Big Pink
Contact Information: Courtney James – cjames24@uco.edu
Paint the Campus Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Information Tables & Race for the Cure Registration
Wednesday, October 17 – Friday October 19
Nigh University Center, 2nd Floor – 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
W.O.M.E.N., Alpha Phi Alpha, and Komen Race for the Cure, invite the Central community to learn more about breast cancer awareness, purchase some delicious baked goods, or sign up for the Race for the Cure run.
Sponsoring Organizations: W.O.M.E.N., Alpha Phi Alpha and Komen Race for the Cure
Contact Information: W.O.M.E.N. – Carmen Mabrey – mabrey42@gmail.com
Alpha Phi Alpha – (405) 974-2511
Komen Race for the Cure – Carlee Carpenter - ccarpenter12@uco.edu
Power of Pink: Breast Cancer Walk
Saturday, October 20
Hafer Park – 8:00 a.m.
Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha as they promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle in a fun and interactive way! Living a healthy lifestyle will make every day more enjoyable, give you more energy, and more important help in the prevention of diseases such as breast cancer. This walk is to raise awareness of breast cancer and provide proceeds for the Susan G. Komen foundation. All donations will be accepted and everyone is invited to wear pink and come participate in the walk.
Sponsoring Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Contact Information: Taniqua Ward – taniqua12@yahoo.com
Breast Dressed Contest
Monday, October 22 – Thursday, October 25
Nigh University Center, 2nd Floor – 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.*
W.O.M.E.N. and the Women's Outreach Center invite the Central community to participate in a fun event that addresses a serious issue - breast cancer. UCO departments, offices, and student organizations are invited to decorate a bra in their own unique style to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and Western Oklahoma. Visit uco.edu/diversity and find the W.O.ME.N. tab under student organizations to print the criteria and sign-up sheet.
* On Tuesday, October 23, the Breast Dressed competition will be displayed at the Lady in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Forum. On Thursday, October 25, the Breast Dressed competition will be displayed at the Thriving & Surviving: Tribute Concert and Balloon Release.
Sponsoring Organization: W.O.M.E.N.
Contact Information: Carmen Mabery – mabery42@gmail.com
Lady in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Forum
Tuesday, October 23rd
Cherokee Room, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wear your favorite pink article of clothing or accessary and attend the interactive "Lady in Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness forum. This discussion will provide information about healthy living, which could reduce the chances of breast cancer, and will also provide in-depth information about what to look for in self-examinations. You will also hear from a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed in her early thirties and how she is now dedicated to informing other young women about breast cancer. Light refreshments provided.
Sponsoring Organization: W.O.M.E.N.
Contact Information: Carmen Mabery – mabrey42@gmail.com
Pink & Dip: Tie Dye Day
Wednesday, October 24th
Broncho Lake, Blue Tent – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tie-dye of the cause. For a donation, the UCO community will be invited to tie-dye t-shirts pink.
Sponsoring Organization: W.O.M.E.N.
Contact Information: Carmen Mabrey – mabrey42@gmail.com
Casual Dress Day
Wednesday, October 24th
All Day – UCO Campus
Prepare to see faculty and staff in a whole new light! All day, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite casual outfit – accompanied with the perfect Breast Cancer Awareness accessory – after donating to Susan G. Komen!
Sponsoring Organization: Big Pink
Contact Information: Courtney James – cjames24@uco.edu
Thriving & Surviving: Tribute Concert & Balloon Release
Thursday, October 25th
Broncho Lake, Blue Tent: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Throughout the week faculty, staff, and students are invited to donate $1 for a balloon in memory or in honor of someone who has battled, died from or survived breast cancer. Join W.O.M.E.N. in collaboration with Big Pink and SPB as they conclude the week with music and inspirational speeches. The balloons will then be released.
Sponsoring Organization: W.O.M.E.N.
Contact Information: Carmen Mabrey – mabrey42@gmail.com
Camp Out For Cancer
Thursday, October 25 – Friday, October 26
Broncho Lake – 10:00 am – 10:00 am
Please join the men of Sigma Nu Fraternity as they raise awareness about the realities of cancer!
Sponsoring Organization: Sigma Nu Fraternity
Contact Information: (405) 974-2511
Susan G. Komen – Race for the Cure
Saturday, October 27th
Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark – 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Participate in the 19th Annual Susan G. Komen Oklahoma City Race for the Cure® and show everyone whose life you are running for. Are you running for your mother, your sister, a co-worker, a friend? Are you running for your own life? Or are you running for the future? No matter whose life you are running for, now is the time to get involved and run for their life!
Sponsoring Organization: Susan G. Komen: Central and Western Oklahoma
Contact Information: OKC Office – (405) 526-2873
100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 | (405) 974-2000