October 4, 2019 – It’s October and pink is the prominent color
displayed at Southeast Georgia Health System in recognition of National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to color-themed attire and
month-long decorations, a variety of community activities and fundraisers
are planned, including:
ARTrageous Bras
Exhibits
Oct. 1-31: The ARTrageous Bras exhibit will be on display at the Brunswick
and Camden campuses. Votes will be collected at the Guest Services desks
on the Brunswick and Camden campuses, the Foundation office and online
at wearethefoundation.org. You may vote for as many bras and as often
as you wish for only $1 per vote.
Silent and Live Auctions
Friday, Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.: The ARTrageous Bras silent and live auction
will be held at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. Proceeds
benefit the Health System cancer care programs. For more information,
call 912-466-3360.
Mammos & ManiCURES
Join us for a Girls Night Out! A fun and educational evening of pampering,
polish and pink power, Mammos & ManiCURES will provide an opportunity
to meet the Health System’s breast care team as well as receive
important breast health information, clinical breast exams, screening
mammograms with a physician’s order, bra measurements, mini manicures
and facials, healthy refreshments and much more! Mammogram screening appointments
are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to
make an appointment, call 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447).
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m.: Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus, Outpatient Care Center,
2500 Starling St., Brunswick
Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.: Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus, Conference Center, 2000
Dan Proctor Dr., St. Marys
“Pink Out Friday,” Friday, Oct. 11
The community is invited to join the Health System in wearing pink on Pink
Out Friday in support of the women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wear pink on Friday, Oct. 11, then share your “Pink Out Friday”
photo on social media using the hash tag #PinkOut2019. Be sure to like
the Health System’s Facebook page for more Pink Out photos!
Pink Friday Games
Area high schools are participating in the Health System’s Breast
Cancer Awareness festivities with “Pink Friday Games” during
their October football home games. The Health System will provide a pink
ribbon image on the field, pink wristbands for players and pink pom poms
for cheerleaders.
Schedule:
- Frederica Academy: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
- Glynn Academy: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
- McIntosh Academy: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
- Brantley County High School: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
- Brunswick High School: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
- Camden County High School: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
Make Breast Care a Routine for Life
Oct. 1-31: Patients receiving mammograms during October will receive a
breast cancer awareness gift. To schedule a mammogram, please call 1-800-537-5142,
ext. 1240.
Help us spread breast cancer awareness this October! For more information
about Southeast Georgia Health System breast cancer awareness activities,
please visit
sghs.org/bca.