Ya Ya! Sisterhood races for the cure

2007 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Houston

Mary Ann Wangler

The Signal Staff

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the UHCL Sisterhood kicked it off with a rally for the Houston Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which will take place Oct. 3. This marks the fifth year that the UHCL Sisterhood has participated.

The team is collecting money for donations to the Susan G. Komen fund as well as encouraging people to join the Sisterhood in the race for cancer. Sue Halamicek, team captain, said about 30 people had already signed up to be in the race.

“We would really like to increase the impact of the UHCL presence at the race,” said Julie Smith, coordinator of women’s and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) services.

The Office of Women’s and LGBT services has many more events planned to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month including a Women’s Health Expo and Love Your Body day. For more information on upcoming events, contact Julie Smith at 281-283-2578. To Join the UHCL Sisterhood team or donate money, go to www.komen-houston.org.