By Randee Schmitt
Your best friend, your younger sister, your mother.
Breast cancer does not discriminate.
It does not care about a person’s race or age.
It could affect anyone.
The Maverick PALS are raising money to donate to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation and have organized a Pink Out football game. They invite all those attending the football game against Reagan on Oct 13 to raise awareness for breast cancer.
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the PALS always do something for breast cancer awareness; usually we do it in May but we decided to do it in October. We’re selling t-shirts to wear to the Pink Out game to help raise awareness for breast cancer,” PALS sponsor Gretchen Barrera said.
Shirts will be for sale during lunches and in room F33 for 15 dollars. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Research Foundation, and supporters have been asked to wear their shirts to school as well as at the Pink Out game.
“As a PAL, our job is to get the word out about it; football players that are PALS have said they’re going to wear pink cleats and socks to support the cause, and PALS not involved with football are making banners and selling shirts,” senior Sabrina Seiler said.
Breast cancer is not only one of the most common forms of cancer among women, but it is also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. It is estimated that 39, 510 deaths will occur among women in 2012 as a result of breast cancer.
“I have a very good friend from high school that was very young when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and ever since then I’ve been a supporter of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. It’s just a really good cause,” Barrera said.
Everyone knows someone affected by cancer, whether it’s a teacher, an aunt, or a grandmother. Come support the Mavs in their game against Reagan and buy a t-shirt to support breast cancer research.
“I think [raising awareness] is important because it’s a major issue. We all know a mom or someone we know who’s affected. It’s common. It really hits home with our community,” senior Travis Pettit said.