Mayor Palmieri Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
By: Rachel Polansky
Updated: October 26, 2012
As you know October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness
month. Mayor Palmieri held a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon this
afternoon.
Attendees took part in gift basket raffles, and all proceeds raised went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation For The Cure. Event organizers say breast cancer hits close to home to many community members.
"I think we all know somebody who has had a form of breast cancer unfortunately. And so if I can touch even 1 person to go get a mammogram, or help them fight the fight, that's what we're looking to achieve here," says Patti DeCarr, event organizer.
City employees and area businesses donated more than 50 baskets to the luncheon. And nearly 250 people came out to support breast cancer awareness.
Attendees took part in gift basket raffles, and all proceeds raised went to the Susan G. Komen Foundation For The Cure. Event organizers say breast cancer hits close to home to many community members.
"I think we all know somebody who has had a form of breast cancer unfortunately. And so if I can touch even 1 person to go get a mammogram, or help them fight the fight, that's what we're looking to achieve here," says Patti DeCarr, event organizer.
City employees and area businesses donated more than 50 baskets to the luncheon. And nearly 250 people came out to support breast cancer awareness.
