"Never Too Young...Never Too Old"

Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

October 18, 2007

The Shawnee State University Development Foundation received a grant from the Columbus affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure The grant was used to create "Never Too Young...Never Too Old," a program to improve breast cancer awareness among women in the community, including SSU students.

A luncheon for SSU staff, students and their families was held October 18, 2007.  Over 70 attendees enjoyed a nice lunch of breast healthy foods, received important health information and heard the story of a breast cancer survivor.

Christy Sherman, RN, BSN, special projects coordinator for the SSU Department of Nursing, talks to the group about breast health.

Mattie Burton, chair of the Department of Nursing, shows the attendees the Southern Ohio Medical Center ad featuring her friend and colleague Carolyn McKinnon.

Carolyn McKinnon, a breast cancer survivor tells her story.