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Students Support Breast Cancer Awareness Through Event & Donate To Local Care Center

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Supporting Scholars and Women’s Volleyball team members united for their third annual “Pink Out” fundraiser on October 22 and 23, dedicated to supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.

The event coincided with the final home game of the Women’s Volleyball team, where students participated in various activities, such as making posters, hosting a two-day bake sale, and selling bracelets and ribbons.

Through these efforts, the students raised $669.50, nearly doubling last year’s amount. These funds were then donated to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber, PA. Over the three years this event has taken place, students have contributed over $1,300 to the Center.

The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center is renowned for its proactive breast cancer care, employing risk-reduction techniques and early detection and treatment to provide exceptional care to individuals in the Johnstown and Windber area.

“The students look forward to this fundraiser every year,” stated Nicole Wright, Student Services Assistant. “They dedicated two weeks to preparations, ensuring the event’s success and effectively raising breast cancer awareness. It’s especially meaningful to them knowing their efforts support such an important cause.”

The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that an estimated 320,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. However, advances in early detection methods and ongoing support have significantly improved survival rates, with a 99 percent five-year relative survival rate when breast cancer is detected in its earliest stages.