Be sure to watch for the pink “maniCURES” on the hands of some brave men Oct. 1.
The Canadian Cancer Society Sudbury and District will launch their annual #ManiCURES Campaign at 11 a.m at La Renaissance Spa on Cedar Street in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Confirmed brave attendees are:
Mayor Brian Bigger, City of Greater Sudbury
Allan Lekun; Deputy Chief Greater Sudbury Police Services
Jesse Oshell; Assistant Deputy Chief Greater Sudbury Fire & Paramedic Services
G-Rant; The Morning HOT Tub, the New HOT 93.5
Ritchie Rich; Big & Rich DJ Service
Berk Keaney; Criminal Lawyer, Weaver Simmons
Tim Whalen; Canadian Cancer Society Advisory Council Chair
Jim Szilva; Canadian Cancer Society Development Officer
Trevor Deshevy; RN (CPMHN) Mental Health Nurse
Bryan Cooper; Morning Show Co-Host Kicx Country 91.7
For the month of October, participating ManiCURES salons will be donating a portion of the proceeds from pink manicures, pink pedicures, and pink hair extensions. Fundraising revenue will support the Canadian Cancer Society’s breast cancer research initiatives.
Breast cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among Canadian women.
A woman has a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime and a one in 31 chance of dying from breast cancer. Breast cancer death rates in women have decreased approximately 44 per cent since 1988.
This reduction likely reflects the impact of screening and improvements in treatment for breast cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society is working to create a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
As Canada's leading cancer charity they support high-quality breast cancer research, educate women about early detection, provide information and support to women and men living with breast cancer, as well as their families and caregivers.
For more information on how to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit cancer.ca/fightbreastcancer or search for Canadian Cancer Society (Sudbury, Ontario) on Facebook.
