[072] Komen on the Go Takes Detour Through MTSU Sept. 9

Release date: Sept. 4, 2010

News & Public Affairs contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-5616 or jweiler@mtsu.edu
MTSU Health Promotion contact: Lisa Schrader, 615-494-8704 or thomason@mtsu.edu

Komen on the Go Takes Detour Through MTSU Sept. 9

(MURFREESBORO) — MTSU Health Promotion will serve as host to the Komen on the Go breast-cancer awareness tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, said Lisa Schrader, director of the office and organizer of the event.

“Representatives from Susan G. Komen approached us about adding a stop at MTSU for the Komen on the Go national tour,” Schrader said.

“We felt it was in keeping with Health Promotion’s goal to create an environment that promotes preventive health practices, and it will give the campus community a great opportunity to engage in a campaign addressing breast cancer, which touches so many families personally.”

The tour involves a traveling pink trailer with interactive games and activities to teach visitors about the global breast-cancer movement, life-saving recommendations, information on supporting loved ones and ways to get engaged and involved, Schrader said.

The trailer will be set up in the gravel lot on the north side of the Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center, she said.

Schrader added that organizers will “use this opportunity to sign up individuals and teams for the Raider Walk for the Cure,” a breast-cancer walk taking place on campus on Friday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. Details will be announced soon about the logistics of that event, she said.

Exhibit-day highlights include:
• Komen on the Go’s arrival in the eye-catching trailer that opens into an interactive learning center, outfitted with computer stations, flat screens and computer kiosks;
• participants’ opportunity to learn about Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the global movement, life-saving recommendations about breast-health awareness and more; and
• a free drawstring backpack and information about breast self-awareness for each visitor.

For more information about the MTSU event, contact Schrader by calling 615-494-8704 or e-mail thomason@mtsu.edu. For more information on the Komen organization, visit www.komen.org/go.

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