Reid BRAvo!

Our next home bout is fast-approaching and we could not be more excited--not only because we get to play derby, but because we are playing for such a wonderful organization, Reid BRAvo!.

BRAvo! holds a bra-decorating contest each year in order to raise awareness about this serious issue. As noted on their Facebook page:

"Each bra decorated by a community member tells a story – strength, survival, memory, or humor – but all will catch an eye and remind women to be proactive when it comes to breast cancer.

We hope you will join our cause. Proceeds will provide free digital mammograms for uninsured women and financial assistance for patients in need. "

And the need is real. As noted on the BRAvo! website, the American Cancer Society recommends women over 40 get a screening mammogram once a year as long as they are in good health.

Their website provides further context for the need for screenings:

So please join us on November 15th at 6pm at the Kuhlman Center as we play to raise money for this great organization. We have so much fun stuff planned:

• Impressions Photography will have a photo booth full of pink accessories set up at our bout. You can take photos with your friends or your favorite roller girl! The photos will be posted to the photographer's Facebook page.
• Big Dawg Brewhaus will be serving our Dire Skates-exclusive beer, helles on wheels.
• The Test Middle School drum ensemble will be performing at half time.
• And ROLLER DERBY!

 More info about the bout can be found here--let us know you'll be there and be sure to spread the word!

Silliness

American Cancer Society recommends women over 40 get a screening mammogram once a year as long as they are in good health. - See more at: http://reidbravo.org/no-excuses/#sthash.eYYNZbPm.dpuf

Get the Facts

• 567 women are diagnosed in the U.S. – per day
• 109 breast cancer patients die in the U.S. – per day
• 37% of women over the age of 40 in our area have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months
• In Indiana alone, 4,350 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
• Approximately 53 women in Reid’s service area die each year of breast cancer.
• The American Cancer Society recommends women over 40 get a screening mammogram once a year as long as they are in good health. Schedule yours today by calling (765) 983-3358.
• If you cannot afford a mammogram, BRAvo! can help. Call 983-3358 and ask about the Community Benefit mammogram.

- See more at: http://reidbravo.org/no-excuses/#sthash.eYYNZbPm.dpuf

Get the Facts

• 567 women are diagnosed in the U.S. – per day
• 109 breast cancer patients die in the U.S. – per day
• 37% of women over the age of 40 in our area have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months
• In Indiana alone, 4,350 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
• Approximately 53 women in Reid’s service area die each year of breast cancer.
• The American Cancer Society recommends women over 40 get a screening mammogram once a year as long as they are in good health. Schedule yours today by calling (765) 983-3358.
• If you cannot afford a mammogram, BRAvo! can help. Call 983-3358 and ask about the Community Benefit mammogram.

- See more at: http://reidbravo.org/no-excuses/#sthash.eYYNZbPm.dpuf