Komen Race for the Cure helps in fight against Breast Cancer

On Oct. 25, over 20,000 people participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Brentwood. The event had a 5k for the competitive runners, but also a walk for all the people that wanted to participate. The breast cancer run is not your typical running event. Participants included men, women, babies and even their dogs dressed up in tutus, bedazzled bras and wigs, all of which were pink. One of the runners that joined in on this event is Alanna Walser, a senior at Lipscomb. She shared what this race means to her. “My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was a sophomore in high school, ever since then I have been coming to the race for a cure. Just recently, my grandmother has also been diagnosed with breast cancer,” Walser said. “So we come out here to celebrate her and the determination and fight that she and my mother have shown throughout this journey.” At the race, women that have overcome the disease were honored during the parade of survivors. These survivors range from those being cancer free for one year to long-time survivors. The longest survivor from the group that has beaten cancer is now 37 years cancer free. This event is for the families that have gone through this journey, for the women to celebrate new life and to also bring hope for the future. Two other Lipscomb students shared their experiences of how breast cancer affected their loved ones and impacted their lives. “My mom had breast cancer when I was 14; it was incredibly scary, I had no idea...

Student Activities Center kicks off ‘Warrior Think Pink Week’

The Student Activities Center is observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a week dedicated to beating the disease. Warrior Think Pink Week will run this week from Monday to Friday. Wellness Graduate Assistant Lauren Kinser hopes that students will wear the color in honor of friends or family who currently have or once struggled with breast cancer. “We just wanted to do something on campus that got the students and employees involved in October, which is breast cancer month,” Kinser said. “We thought having those who are coming in for group fitness promote something that the whole country will be involved in would get them inspired.” In addition to the rosy theme, a donation box will be available at the front desk of the SAC. All proceeds will benefit the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, a local charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for those undergoing treatment. The TBCC provides individual assistance, education and legislative action. To kick off the week, SAC workers held a tie-dying event on Oct. 8. Group fitness leaders dyed matching pink bandanas and students either dyed their own clothes or picked up a free campus rec t-shirt. “We bought some pink dye so they’ll be able to have some flair for the week,” Kinser said. “We love tie dying, so we thought what better way for them to bring some white and we’ll turn it pink!” If you missed the tie dye party, you can still come to group fitness classes even if you don’t own a shred of pink. Interested students can borrow a shirt from a friend or show their support...