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Gift of Life and the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) kicked off the organization’s annual Pink & Teal Ribbon Campaign in observation of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with Teal Ribbon Campaign Chair Brad Penisson along with other dedicated YMBL members installing nearly 200 eight-foot pink and teal ribbons throughout Southeast Texas.
These colorful ribbons provide a regional illustration of Gift of Life’s commitment in the battle against breast and ovarian cancer.
Since 2002, YMBL has supported Gift of Life women’s breast health initiatives that provide free screenings and follow-up diagnostic tests for medically uninsured Southeast Texas women. Two years ago, YMBL voted to expand its membership involvement with Gift of Life and adopted the Ribbon Campaign and the Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run as their community projects,
“YMBL dedicated volunteers are integral to the success of Gift of Life’s regional outreach programs and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our cause,” said Gift of Life Executive Director Norma Sampson.
YMBL members are also preparing to provide assistance with Gift of Life’s 13th annual Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run – Monster Dash, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, in downtown Beaumont.
“My mother was a breast cancer survivor, so I understand the importance of the Gift of Life for our community,” Penisson said. “I’m proud to have the opportunity to serve as this year’s committee chairman.”
Individual and teams can register for the 5K Ribbon Run at golribbonrun.org or by contacting Gift of Life at (409) 833-3663. For more information, visit www.giftoflifebmt.org.