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For immediate release:  August 16, 2007 (Clyde, NC)

HRMC Hosts Power of Pink Event to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Detection

The Haywood Regional Medical Center Foundation and the Haywood County Health department are working on a collaborative effort to raise funds for mammograms for citizens in need.

Dubbed “The Power of Pink”, the multifaceted fundraising and awareness events held on Saturday, November 10 at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center include a 20 mile relay team run for “Women Only” a 5K “Real Men Wear Pink” run and a “Bubble Gum” Fun Run.      

The Breast Cancer Control Program at the Haywood County Health Department previously received state funding to provide free cancer screening mammograms to Haywood County women who meet certain socio-economic criteria.

Proceeds from the Power of Pink fundraisers will allow the continuation of the program. 

“The Power of Pink initiative is a great example of how the HRMC Foundation can work together with community initiatives for health care,” said Robin Tindall-Taylor, Director.  “This collaborative program with the Health department fosters our mutual concern for the health of Haywood County citizens.” 

She also noted, “I want to share special thanks to our sponsor chair Heather Mina. It is exciting to hear her enthusiastic responses from sponsors who are especially impressed that the funds will help local people.”    

Cancer survivor and Healthy Haywood Cancer Action Team member Allison Best-Teague knows the value of this community service first hand.  “I'm one of the lucky ones,” she said. “A mammogram detected my breast cancer in its earliest stages, the time when treatment is most effective.”

Because of a history of cancer earlier in her life, Best-Teague was unable to have insurance at the time. “My family doctor referred me to the Haywood County Health Department and they were able to pay for my mammogram through special grant funds,” she said. “Grant monies go away, but I know that as a caring community we can provide funds to pay for mammograms so that other women will be as lucky as I was. That’s why I'm so glad to be a part of this effort.” 

There’s an event for everyone:

The Pink Relay:  An all women’s relay covering 20 miles around Haywood County.  Each team is allowed up to five members.  Transportation is provided to move runners to their start points and back from their finish points. 

Real Men Wear Pink 5K:  Open to men and women of all ages. Course begins & ends at the HRMC Health & Fitness Center and utilizes Jones Cove Road.

The Bubble Gum Fun Run:  Designed for children, non-athletes and those who cannot run in the other events.  Course is on the hospital property. 

For more information on donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities or to receive a brochure, click here to visit our Power of Pink information page or call the HRMC Foundation at 454-9340.   

SIDEBAR NOTE:

One third of American women will get some form of cancer in their lifetime.  One out of every seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during her life.  Early detection is the best protection.