In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, the Student Leadership Development office would like to turn the campus pink, with “Pink Day” and various other activities to pay tribute to the cause.
During the entire month of October, the SLD office hopes to acknowledge the cause with month-long activities and specific events.
During the event, a pink volleyball game, as well as the annual balloon launch will be featured.
Throughout the month, students will also have the opportunity to purchase a pink ribbon for $1, write someone’s name on it, then hang it on a black corkboard in various areas around campus.
Karen Williams, specialist in the Student Leadership Development office, said all funds that are raised for the event go toward fighting breast cancer.
The PINK @ Sinclair activities will begin on Oct. 3 and will last throughout the month, starting with a student talent showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the stage area of Building 8. This event will be in concurrence with National Student Day, where games, giveaways and promos will occur.
Starting on Oct. 7 until Oct. 18, the bookstore will offer 20 percent off breast cancer awareness – related products.
The annual balloon launch will take place on Oct. 8. During this event, the SLD office will host a Student Government Association club day and fundraiser event, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Ponnie Kendall Center. At 1:45, the balloon launch will take place in the quad outside of Building 7.
The pink volleyball game will take place on Oct. 9 against Cincinnati State, starting at 6 p.m. in the Gymnasium in Building 8. On Oct. 15, the SLD office will host Pink Game Day with prizes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ponnie Kendall Center.
Wii Zumba will be held on Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the SLD office.
On Saturday, Oct. 19, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Dayton will be held at Fifth Third Field. Registration and check-in is from 8 to 10 a.m.
The month will wrap up with “Wear Pink Days” on Oct. 23 and Oct. 29.