The MSUM Dragon Women’s basketball team is proud to sponsor “Go Pink with the Dragons” to put a full court press on breast cancer!
The MSUM Athletic department has partnered with local businesses to bring awareness to breast cancer and to raise funds for Roger Maris Cancer Center located in Fargo, ND. All activities are scheduled during the week of February 16-21, 2009.
“We are taking an active role in bringing awareness about a disease that affects so many women and to raise money for our local cancer center,” said Karla Nelson, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Our team is thrilled to be able to give back to our community and to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We are also appreciative toour sponsors and Dr. Michael Bouton and Nancy Anderson for their willingness to share their expertise with us.”
Michael Bouton, MD will present "Advances in Breast Cancer Research, Early Detection & Treatment" on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 pmin the Science Building room 118. In addition, Nancy Anderson (RN) Breast Cancer Nurse Case Manager, will be present to provide breast cancer awareness information. Admission and parking is free to the public.
“These trials give patients access to the latest in promising treatments and drugs that would otherwise not be available to them,” commented MeritCare’s Jane Bartholamay. “By purchasing a t-shirt or eating at Extreme Pita you will be supporting breast cancer research at the MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center.
Three local businesses are involved in “Go Pink with the Dragons.” “We are excited to partner with Personal Touch, Extreme Pita and Gary Tharaldson’s Enterprises because it allows our community to become more involved,” said Gloria Riopelle, MSUM event organizer and breast cancer survivor. “This event is about teaching women the importance of self-exams and early detection. At the same time, we are raising money to fund clinical trials at the local level which is vital to cancer research.”
“Go Pink with the Dragons t-shirts are NOW available to purchase for $10 per shirt,” said Cheri Johnson, Owner of Personal Touch Embroidery. “I am honored to design and provide the “Go Pink” t-shirt to raise money for Roger Maris Cancer Center. Every person that buys a shirt, either for themselves or someone they love, wears it because they believe in a cause bigger than themselves. We hope to see the “Go Pink” t-shirts all over town and at the game.” T-shirts are available for purchase on-line, the MSUM Athletic department, and the MSUM Bookstore. A limited amount of shirts will also be sold at the Student Union during the week of 2/16-2/21/09 and at the 2/21/09 basketball game.
Extreme Pita is donating a percentage of sales
during the week of 2/16-2/21/09 at all Fargo/Moorhead locations. MSUM students, staff and faculty can present their college ID during “Go Pink” week and receive a free medium drink and chips (a $2.09 value)! “Extreme Pita is very excited about being part of the Go Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign with the Dragons. In our communities, there are those special women who have helped us celebrate life. Perhaps they are mothers, sisters, daughters, friends or neighbors whose gifts of time have in turn made us better people” said owner Troy Thomson. “At Extreme Pita, we know the importance of taking care of each other and making time for what matters most. Each year Extreme Pita wants to celebrate with the women in our lives by encouraging them to get regular exams to detect breast cancer.”
Gary Tharaldson’s Enterprises is proud to sponsor the Dragon Women’s Basketball team in their “pink” uniforms on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Game time is 6:00 pm at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse. “It is our pleasure to support the Dragon Women’s basketball team by supplying them with pink uniforms to wear during the game. These young women, led by Head Coach Karla Nelson, are paving a path to a future without breast cancer. We salute their efforts.” Events at the game include a performance by the Acapella Xpress and a silent auction. (Silent auction donations are welcomed and can be brought to the MSUM Athletic department by 2/20/09.) The MSUM Dance Team will perform at half-time of the Men’s basketball game.
All the funds raised through these efforts will go to the local Roger Maris Cancer Center. CLICK ON THE LOGO TO VIEW ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS. MeritCare has been involved with clinical research for more than 20 years, but in recent years, the involvement has grown. Today, at Roger Maris Cancer Center, approximately 100 clinical trials are available at any one time.
Proceeds from t-shirt sales, Extreme Pita sales and auction sales benefit Roger Maris Cancer Center. For more information, visit
www.msumdragons.com, contact the MSU Moorhead Athletic department at 218-477-5824 or e-mail riopelg@mnstate.edu.
VISIT OUR PARTNERS:
ROGER MARIS CANCER CENTER
http://www.meritcare.com/medicalservices/specialties/cancer/rogermariscancercenter/
PERSONAL TOUCH EMBROIDERY:
http://ptemb.com/
EXTREME PITA:
http://www.extremepita.com/locations/usa.php
