SHSU To Pink Out Bowers

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SHSU to "Pink Out" for Breast Cancer Awareness

Even though orange and white are the official colors of Sam Houston State University, on Oct. 6 campus organizers hope the dominant color will be pink.

That's the day the university, in conjunction with Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity, will sponsor the inaugural Kats for the Cause event, a "pink-out" day to promote breast cancer awareness and education.

The disease is diagnosed in one out of eight women --- and in rare instances can strike men as well.

"The purpose of the Kats for the Cause-Pink Out is to create an awareness in the community about the prevention, detection, and treatment options for breast cancer," said Rosanne Keathley, associate professor of health and kinesiology at SHSU and chairman of the event.

"Resource personal from the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Young Survival Coalition and the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, and local breast cancer survivors will be available following the race and during tailgating to provide educational information concerning breast cancer," she said. "The goal of the event is to motivate women to make positive behavior changes in their lifestyle and to seek appropriate medical care when needed."

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Great cause here. Hats off to SHSU for this one. Just don' let the football team wear pink - our coaches did it for the Chadron game and we promptly got ran out of our own stadium.