LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Early detection can be the key to surviving breast cancer and Mercy Health-St. Rita's wants to promote that.
Nearly 1 in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis, however, the death rate among them has decreased due to early cancer screenings. Health officials say that making healthy lifestyle choices can improve survival rates including physical activity. The medical center is holding their first "I Pink I Can" 5K Run/Walk to bring awareness to breast cancer and early detection.
"It's very important to me because when I was diagnosed I made a commitment to myself that I was going to promote awareness and do everything that I can to help anybody else. I also started a breast cancer support group at the hospital called WOW. Anything I can do to help or be there for anybody else in need is what I plan to do," said Aimee Kuhlman, breast cancer survivor and EVS director.
The "I Pink I Can" 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, October 15th, and the deadline to enter is Monday, September 26th to get a shirt. There is an entry fee of $5. There will also be prizes for the best pink attire.
