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For immediate release:  October 23, 2007

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 have joined forces to raise funds to provide mammograms for women who are uninsured or whose insurance does not pay for mammograms.

“The Power of Pink” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center and will feature three races for all ages.

The Pink Relay will be a 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. 

The Real Men Wear Pink 5K is open to men and women of all ages. The course begins and ends at the HRMC Health & Fitness Center and utilizes Jones Cove Road.

The Bubble Gum Fun Run is designed for children, non-athletes and those who cannot run in the other events. The course is on the hospital property. 
   
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” fundraiser 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, foundation director.

For more information on donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities or to receive a brochure, call the HRMC Foundation at 454-9340.