The University of Alabama’s gymnastics team shows the “power” of pink

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama’s gymnastics team hosted the “Power of Pink” meet this past Friday with the intention of raising awareness to breast cancer and the heroic women that have survived the many trials they faced; while honoring those who have sadly died due to the wretched condition.

Former coach of the gymnastics team, Sarah Patterson, set up the event with wishes to raise awareness of the same thing she suffered from not so long ago. Patterson wants people to “think pink, wear pink” when they come to the meet.

Donna Cicero, 19-year breast cancer survivor, describes how the meet means so much when it supports such a worthy cause and how the meet raises the importance of early screening and provides additional awareness to the research in the area. Cicero describes how it is lovely seeing all these sports adopting the same idea that Patterson created many years ago.

“The Power of Pink campaign has meant to me, [to be] a wonderful way to increase the awareness of breast cancer.” Cicero said. “Awareness is key to help the community seek early intervention where breast cancer is concerned.”

Cicero also describes how Patterson should be applauded for creating such an event and describes her as a “true pioneer” for her support in the cause.

The idea of Patterson’s Power of Pink meet has spread throughout the country through many sports, with the university hosting pink events throughout the year representing such a worthy cause.

The DCH Foundation set-up a fund to support Sarah Patterson’s “Power of Pink” initiative in the winter of 2004. Donations can be made to the fund by mailing a check to: DCH Foundation, 809 University Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The memo line should denote DCH Breast Cancer Fund.

More about the fund can be found at: thedchfoundation.org