Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, was created in 1985 to promote screening and prevention of the disease, affecting one in eight women in the United States annually and 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs aimed at supporting those diagnosed, educating all on risk factors and the importance of screenings, and fundraising for cancer research (Breastcancer.org).

This year, Staff Senate will be raising funds for Cancer Research for the Ozarks.

“I believe that because of my oncologist’s participation and my involvement in a research study led by Cancer Research for the Ozarks I am here today and able to support others fighting cancer. Research will provide us with the answers to this deadly disease.”  Diana Garland, Director of Learning Commons

Join us on October 20th for the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon menu and details

Date/Time: October 20, 2022; 11am-1pm

Place: PSU Grand Ballroom

Price: $12 per person

Make Your Missouri Statement for Hope

In addition to the luncheon, Staff Senate is selling t-shirts. To order yours in advance, please use the button below.

Order a BCA shirt

*T-shirt sales will continue while supplies last. Shirts will be available for pickup the week of Oct. 10. You will be notified via email. 

Annual survivors photo

The annual survivors’ photo will be held on October 11th at 11am in the Meyer Library family room. Wear your BCA shirt or other Bear wear.

Please email Diana Garland with any questions regarding the group photo.

Thank you for your support!

Go Bears!