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Breast Cancer Awareness Events on Campus

October is National Breast Cancer month.

Published October 9, 2012 • 2 comments

This year’s Homecoming Week will feature the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Ball. View the Facebook event here.

By SAVANNAH RHEINHART, Copy Editor

October is National Breast Cancer month. The University of Michigan-Dearborn has a few events this week to both raise awareness, as well as honoring those we have loved and lost due to breast cancer.

Today at 11:30AM, there is a fundraiser and luncheon for UM-D students, faculty, and staff to raise awareness about the dangers of breast cancer. The luncheon will be held in Fairlane Center South, dining room D and will go until 1:30PM.

This Thursday, October 11, The 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ball will be held from 7-11PM in Kochoff Hall. This event focuses on awareness, advocacy and compassion towards both families and survivors.

Tickets are available for pre-sale purchase in the Office for Student Engagement, 2136 UC for $15. Tickets are $20 at the door.