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This is a day that the Lady Lions and their fans can team up and truly make a difference. To buy tickets, click below
THINK PINK Day, presented by The Barash Group, is the first event of its kind for Lady Lion Basketball. On February 4, the Lady Lions and their fans will team up in the fight against breast cancer, both on the court and in the stands. The Lady Lions will wear pink uniforms to face Wisconsin at the Bryce Jordan Center and all fans are being asked to wear pink as well.
Fans can purchase the official THINK PINK shirt on this page or at any Penn State Bookstore location. Portions of each sale will benefit three organizations: the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, and the Penn State Breast Cancer Awareness Club.
SURVIVOR STORIES
| Starr Durham, Johnstown, PA |
I am one of the estimated 18,100 African American women to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. I am over the age of 40, and yes, I did have regular mammograms. On July 10, 1998, I found a lump while doing my monthly self-exam. After the mammogram was completed, I was sent to a specialist immediately. At that point everything went so fast it made my head spin. I am still mending and praying for better days...MORE
Sandy is now a five-year breast cancer survivor. With the adoption of Rachel, we now have five children. And I am happy to say that breast cancer has in fact changed our lives. It makes me smile to be able to watch my wife spending hours on the phone and in person counseling newly diagnosed patients. She is such an inspiration! It makes me happier still when Sandy, Rachel and I can join groups like the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition in promoting the importance of early detection...MORE
| Diane Funston-Dillon Harrisburg, PA |
Facing breast cancer involves fear, distress, courage and hope. Armed with knowledge, a positive attitude and a will to survive, we can prevail, overcome and even triumph. Diane serves on the PBCC Board of Directors, co-facilitates a breast cancer support group, and works for KePRO, a peer review organization that protects the rights and health of persons on Medicare in PA...MORE