The center is taking donations to support walkers in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk set for Saturday, October 14, at the Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids. The donation will also allow faculty and staff members to wear denim to work on Friday, October 13. Many campus offices are able to take donations; call the Women's Center at (616) 331-2748 for a list of sites.
Also on October 13, Native Americans will perform a "pink shawl dance" to honor and support those living with breast cancer. The event is sponsored by the Coalition of Indian Program and Services of Grand Rapids, Colleges Against Cancer Student Organization and the Women's Center.
The dance will be held at noon in the Kirkhof Center, room 204. A light lunch will be served; RSVP for the lunch by October 12 by calling the center at (616) 331-2748 or sending an e-mail to [email protected].
