“Breast cancer and lung cancer affect two different parts of the body, but they share one key thing in common: early detection has been proven to have a positive impact on survival rates,” Suhre said. “With these two leading-edge screening vehicles, an amazing team of care providers and, of course, the generosity of the community, we’re certain we’re on the road to making a difference.”
In addition to offering mammograms aboard the Be Well Bus throughout the month, the Power of Pink campaign – which gets key support from Presenting Sponsor Timeless Touch Medical Aesthetics and Partner in Prevention Sponsor AmBetter Health – will also invite locals to sign a pink-wrapped Sheriff’s Office vehicle as a fundraiser.
Additional money will be raised through give-back events hosted by local businesses as well as the sale of Power of Pink T-shirts designed by the Pink Ladies, a community-minded group of breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
“I love my Pink Ladies,” the foundation’s Kathleen Thomas said. “Their stories, and by extension the shirt they designed, are powerful reminders of their strength – and, indeed, of the Power of Pink.”
November’s Power of Pearl campaign, presented by Chevron, will be highlighted Nov. 22 by the third annual Power of Pearl Lung Cancer Walk, hosted by the city of Covington at the Covington Trailhead, a free event to raise awareness of the value of screenings and to underscore the message that no one should travel the cancer journey alone.
“It’ll be a busy two months,” Thomas said. “But, if history is any guide, they will be a rewarding two months, once again showcasing the generosity of local residents and businesses – and putting all of the Northshore on the road to better health.”