Breast Cancer Walk Kicks off Awareness Month 
September 20, 2011
Herkimer County Community College is kicking off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 1. Registration begins at 10 a.m. in the recreation gymnasium, located in the Physical Education building. Assemblyman Marc Butler, honorary chair, will make remarks prior to the start. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. Community members are welcome to participate. The walk is part of Fall Fest/Alumni Weekend at HCCC.
There is a $5 suggested donation per participant. The first 50 donating participants will receive a breast cancer t-shirt. The length of the outdoor walk on campus is one mile. Goodie bags and light refreshments will be served in the Bookstore atrium at the conclusion of the event.
Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to conduct life saving research, prevention, early detection and search for a cure. HCCC students, faculty and staff will hold various events throughout the month in support of breast cancer awareness.