September 24, 2024 – HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign is entering its 18th year promoting breast cancer awareness and encouraging women to perform self-breast exams and schedule a yearly mammogram.
“We love this program because we are reaching a unique audience in these young men,” said Valerie Jordan, Director of Oncology Services at St. Mary’s Hospital. “The students are receiving so much support on the sidelines and it’s their turn to return the favor by supporting the women in their lives, encouraging them to take a moment for themselves and schedule a mammogram.”
Local businesses like Maverik Marketing, Main Place Real Estate, Central Illinois Media Group and the Boomtown Podcast support the Real Men Wear Pink campaign in many ways. If you would like to support the campaign, stop by one of the many Pink Games in the area throughout September and October to cheer on your favorite team and promote breast cancer awareness.
Remaining Games:
| Sullivan-Okaw Valley Redskins | 9/27/2024 |
| Central A&M High School | 10/11/2024 |
| Clinton High School | 10/11/2024 |
| Maroa-Forsyth High School | 10/11/2024 |
| Sangamon Valley High School | 10/11/2024 |
| St. Teresa High School | 10/11/2024 |
