Hamilton sports teams go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Local football fans wear pink during a 2013 game. STAFF FILE PHOTO

Local football fans wear pink during a 2013 game. STAFF FILE PHOTO
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By Staff
Updated Oct 7, 2017
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To show support for those battling breast cancer and to help raise awareness of the need for breast cancer screenings, Fort Hamilton Sports Medicine and local high schools are partnering to hold “Pink Games” at athletic events in October.

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Athletic trainers will use pink towels at designated games in October. Pink footballs will be thrown into the stands for fans.

Pink Games will be observed at the following varsity football games:

  • Friday, Oct 13: Badin vs. Alter (at Hamilton High School's Virgil Schwarm Stadium)
  • Friday, Oct. 20: Hamilton vs. Princeton (at Hamilton High School's Virgil Schwarm Stadium)

Kettering Health Network is reminding women to schedule their mammogram by calling 513-867-2382 or 1-800-373-2160.

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