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RPMH hosts Breast Cancer Survivors Luncheon |
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Written by Amanda Moreno
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Friday, 30 October 2009 |
A sea of pink welcomed breast cancer survivors at the Breast Cancer Survivors Luncheon on Thursday.
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital hosted the survivors luncheon, as a way to honor the women who have survived the battle of cancer.
"This is a great way to honor their courage and their strength," Megan Beard, administration assistant and coordinator of the luncheon, said.
Beard had been planning and making arrangements for the past six weeks to ensure that the luncheon was perfect.
The luncheon is to not only honor survivors and their courage, but also serves as a way to bring awareness to the community.
"It's about awareness, above and beyond. It's a way that we can remind people to get their exams," Beard said.
Survivors and hospital staff came together and celebrated the heroic strides that these women have made. They sat around pink tables, decorated with pink balloons and other small trinkets.
The hospital catered the event with an exquisite sculptured meal. A representative from the American Cancer Society was in attendance, as well as a representative of the Alliance for Women and Children. June Mumme was the guest speaker.
Mumme is a breast cancer survivor and is striving to bring awareness to all cancers.
"When I was diagnosed, I was thinking it can't happen to me because I had no family history," Mumme said.
She has been active in numerous breast cancer awareness initiatives and organized the Tough Enough To Wear Pink at NMSU.
"It's a great way to bring awareness and raise money for research," Mumme said.
During her speech she also spoke of the breast cancer awareness ribbon. In the early 90s, a ribbon was chosen as a symbol of unity and has taken off as the official symbol for breast cancer.
After the speech, survivors introduced themselves and shared stories and advice. Early detection is the best way to prevention.
"Some people just don't want to know, but not knowing doesn't mean that the results are negative," Dr. Ellen Warthall said.
There were 17 survivors attending the luncheon.
"This is a great way to offer them support and encouragement," Beard said. "This was our first luncheon and we hope to have many more." |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 November 2009 )
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