Throughout October, there has been a prevalence of pink across both St. Joseph’s University, New York campuses, as student athletes, groups and Greek life honor those who have had breast cancer and help spread the word about the importance of screening, research and support.
Students on both campuses use Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a time to reflect, remember and educate as well as raise funds and awareness to support research. The following are just a few highlights of the many ways that students chose to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Long Island Women’s Soccer
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The Long Island Campus women’s soccer program raised over $1,100 for Kicks for Cancer at their game against Brooklyn College (W, 5-0) on Oct. 7. Started in 2007, Kicks for Cancer donates all proceeds to the Dana Farber Institute to support women’s cancer research.
Brooklyn Beta Upsilon Delta
Beta Upsilon Delta Sorority’s Brooklyn Campus sisters held a Kahoot Breast Cancer Awareness Trivia Day event to help spread awareness of the importance of screening and research.
Long Island Women’s Volleyball
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The Long Island Campus women’s volleyball team dressed in pink for their Oct. 13 Dig Pink Game to raise awareness as they hosted Emmanuel.
Sorority Social Responsibility
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The sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon walked in support at the American Cancer Society’s annual Jones Beach walk, raising $2,000 for breast cancer awareness, while the Beta Upsilon Delta sisters from the Brooklyn Campus participated in the Cancer Society’s Central Park walk. The sorority is accepting donations through the month of October. The students were part of an estimated 100,000 people who walked.
Flag Football Fundraiser
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SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) hosted a flag football tournament Oct. 20 under the lights at the Long Island Campus turf. All proceeds went to breast cancer awareness and research.
Sigma Tau Delta Raises Funds and Awareness
Throughout the month, the Long Island Campus’ chapter of Sigma Tau Delta and the Counseling and Wellness Center have collected donations in the Long Island Campus student lounge and at the Wellness Center. In November, the Center will turn its attention to men’s cancer, with a table with information about self-examinations.
