Sheridan and SMH organize a Pink event on October 18th.
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting the annual event 'The Link - Partners in Pink Run/Walk' on Saturday, October 18. This community fundraiser aims to support the services, equipment, and patient comfort programs at the Welch Cancer Center.
The Welch Cancer Center plays a pivotal role in cancer care and healing for Sheridan County. The event is a way to honor patients, survivors, and families in the community.
October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month nationally, and National Mammography Day is observed on the third Friday of October. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening from age 45 for mammograms, while the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests screening every two years between ages 40 and 74. After age 54, women may switch to every two years or continue yearly screening for mammograms.
Breast cancer may not show symptoms in its early stages, making regular screenings crucial. Many breast cancers are detected during routine mammograms before symptoms appear. Approximately 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year, and around 42,000 women and 500 men die annually from breast cancer.
Keshia Strauch, a Mammography Technologist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, emphasizes the importance of regular screenings and early detection. The funds raised through The Link support the services, equipment, and patient comfort programs at the Welch Cancer Center, ensuring that those affected by cancer have access to the best possible care.
More information about 'The Link - Partners in Pink Run/Walk' will be shared in future stories. The foundation that collects donations for the Welch Cancer Center is the 'The Link - Partners in Pink Foundation.' The foundation's annual charity gala typically takes place annually, though the specific date of the event is not provided in the available search results.
Join the community in supporting those affected by cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients, survivors, and families. Register for 'The Link - Partners in Pink Run/Walk' and help ensure that the Welch Cancer Center continues to provide top-notch care to those in need.
