‘Paint the Park Pink’ Breast Cancer Walk Endeavors to Raise $1,200

COURT HOUSE — On Oct. 6, the Parish Nurse Program at Cape Regional Medical Center held its fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk to benefit Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey.
The annual walk celebrated survivors of breast cancer, supported those going through treatment, and honored those who have succumbed to this illness. The 60 participants met at the Cape May County Park and Zoo on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon and learned about the comprehensive breast care services available at Cape Regional Medical Center. The “Paint the Park Pink” Breast Cancer Walk is sponsored by Cape Regional Medical Center’s Parish Nurse Breast Cancer Program which provides breast health awareness talks and mammograms for the women in Cape May County. The goal of the walk is to support the Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey affiliate and to raise $1,200.
“The annual Walk continues to grow,” stated Gloria Schultz, Program Navigator. “One of the most inspirational stories is of a little girl who raised her own support for the Walk. The young lady proudly presented her donation of $14.29 when she checked in. We all know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. Raising awareness and educating the public is our ultimate goal.”
Over the past three years, the Parish Nurse Breast Health Program has directly educated 1,493 Cape May County women on breast health by talks and presentations to faith communities and women’s organizations. Additional education of 82,633 individuals has been provided through publications. With the help of the Susan G. Komen Grant, the Parish Nurse Program has assisted 495 women to obtain a mammogram during the past three years. Most of these women had not had a mammogram in two years or more and some, never.
To support the “Paint the Park Pink” Annual Breast Cancer Walk, please feel free to send your generous donation to the address that follows. Please make checks payable to “Susan G. Komen” and mail to Cape Regional Parish Nurse Program, 2 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 – Attention: Bonnie Kratzer.
Cape Regional Medical Center is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and an affiliate of Penn Medicine for Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Vascular Care. Cape Regional Medical Center is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For additional information on the Medical Center and its programs, please login to our web site at www.CapeRegional.com or contact Susan Staeger, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at 609-463-2059.