USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute’s 14th annual Think Pink Tea celebrates breast cancer awareness
More than 450 guests attended the event as a commitment to patients, survivors, advocates, and the friends and family of those impacted by breast cancer.
By Jessica Jones
jtjones@health.southalabama.edu
The 14th Think Pink Tea was held on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center in honor of the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute’s (MCI) breast cancer patients.
More than 450 guests attended the event as a commitment to patients, survivors, advocates, and the friends and family of those impacted by breast cancer.
“The Think Pink Tea is an opportunity for USA Health and the community to value all women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, provide the latest information regarding diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, and shine a spotlight on awareness and prevention,” said Janel Lowman, MHA, senior manager of community outreach at the MCI. “It is an opportunity for those who are fighting breast cancer to make lasting connections and support each other.”
The program started with opening remarks from Lowman, followed by a breast cancer expert panel discussion. The panel included the MCI’s Ayesha Munir, M.D., medical oncologist and hematologist; Tiffany Hill, manager of oncology clinical trials; Kim Crawford Meeks, USA Health chaplain; and Antonette Williams, University Hospital security officer and former breast cancer patient at MCI. The panel was moderated by Jennifer Y. Pierce, M.D., MPH, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist and division director of Cancer Control and Prevention at the MCI.
This year’s main event and runway fashion show celebrated 28 models who represent breast cancer patients who receive individualized care at the MCI, each dressed by Metzger’s Clothing and Belk. Kelly Finley, a radio personality at 92 Zew, served as emcee for the runway show. Music was provided by Motivation Media.
A woman’s risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if she has a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and approximately 15% of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it.
