Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please join us as we raise awareness and funds to fight back against Breast Cancer. Our goal this year is $7,500!!
Breast Cancer Awareness Facts:
- 1 in 8 women will develop Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in American women behind skin cancer
- Every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosis with breast cancer in the United States
- There are over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States
- Males are also diagnosed with Breast Cancer at a much lower rate but have a higher mortality rate
The Good News:
- Rates of breast cancer have seen a gradual decline in incident rates for women 50 or over
- Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since 1990 due to better screening, early detection and awareness and improving treatment options
Fundraising Events:
We need your help to fight back against breast cancer. Please join us for the events below. Donations are appreciated. A staff person will be available to collect your donation at each event. Cash or Checks made out to Dana Farber. You can also visit our online giving page - see link below.
WARRIOR YOGA
Friday, October 4th
5:30 - 6:45 pm
PINKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN (Pickleball)
Tuesday, Oct 8th
5:00 - 7:30 pm
TENNIS AEROBIC DOUBLE D
Friday, Oct 11th
12 noon - 1:30 pm
POUND FOR PINK
Friday, Oct 11th
5:30 pm
TA-TA TRIVIA AT COURTSIDE
Tuesday, Oct 15th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
BOSOM BUDDIES PARTNER WORKOUT
Located in Coaching Space - All Welcome!)
Sunday, October 20th
9:00 - 10:00 am
MAKE A SPLASH FOR CANCER - WATER EX CLASS
Monday, Oct. 21st
6:15-7:15pm
Cedarland Aquatic Center
BASKETBALL LEAUGE SUPPORT SQUAD PINK OUT
Thursday, Oct 24th
Notes for all Events:
- Registration is required for all events and can be done on the mobile app or member portal. Registration will open 7 days in advance for members and 3 days in advance for guests.
- Guests must complete the GUEST REQUEST FORM with the exception of the Tennis Aerobic Doubles event. Non members please email [email protected] to register for the Tennis Aerobic Doubles. Because of space limitations the Pinkleball (Pickleball) Round Robin will be a Member only event.
- There will be no 5:15pm Cardio Splash on Monday, Oct. 21st
Burpees Challenge:
A $10 donation to the Jimmy Fund will get you entered into the Burpees Challenge were you will be challenged to do burpees every day for the month of October. The number of burpees corresponds to the day of the month so for October 5th do 5 burpees, for October 10th do 10 burpees. Those that meet the challenge will be entered into a raffle for a great Cedardale prize! Pick up your Burpees Challenge card at Reception so you can track your daily burpees. Return the card by November 4th. Winner of the raffle prize will be selected on Nov 5th. This is the Honor System all for a good cause.
Raffles:
Fun and exciting raffles will be on display in the main hallway. Tickets for the raffles can be purchased at Reception and deposited in your choice of raffle. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Winners will be drawn at the end of the month.
Donations:
Donations are appreciated and can be payable in cash or check to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Donations can also be dropped off at Reception or given online by visiting our giving page:
Cedardale Breast Cancer Online Giving Page
Remember to Wear PINK!