Jamestown\u00a0 (UJ) \u00a0 The University of Jamestown Jimmie Janes, in conjunction with Jamestown Regional Medical Center, are hosting a Pink-Out during the Jimmie Hockey game on October 25. The Jimmies will battle Waldorf University at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Arena.<\/p>\n
\u201cBreast Cancer Awareness Month aims to show the importance of attending breast cancer screenings so it can be detected and treated early,\u201d explained UJ goalie Tyson Brouwer, who donated his helmet to help raise funds for the cause. \u201cI think the Jimmie Janes and JRMC did a great job with this whole event. The hockey team is honored to be able to play for such a great cause and raise money for breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the game, the Jimmie Janes will be fundraising for JRMC Cancer Center by selling shirts and raffle tickets. Tickets prices are: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 5 for $20. Raffle prizes include:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe students at the University of Jamestown are inspiring and very thoughtful about being part of our community and showing support for women\u2019s health,\u201d said Lisa Jackson, Foundation Director at JRMC Foundation. \u201cJRMC is grateful to the Jimmie Janes and the hockey team for not only creating awareness about early detection but action. They deserve a lot of credit for being difference makers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees are asked to join the hockey team in wearing pink to the game. Free hot chocolate with pink marshmallows will be given out to the first 50 fans. Admission to the game is free for those 12 and under, $4 for seniors aged 60+, and $8 for attendees 13 and older.<\/p>\n
The Pink-Out hockey game is part of a larger campaign hosted by the Jimmie Janes called \u201cFight Like A Jimmie.\u201d \u201cThe \u2018Fight Like A Jimmie\u2019 campaign is a chance for our Jimmie Janes to support and lift each other up by promoting women\u2019s health,\u201d said Aime Aesoph, Jimmie Janes advisor. \u201cWe are women supporting women, and I am so proud that we are bringing attention to women\u2019s health one step at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n
During this campaign, which takes place in the month of October for Women\u2019s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Jimmie Janes have been raising funds and spreading awareness in support of JRMC\u2019s cancer center \u2013 which included promoting mammograms as part of JRMC\u2019s No Excuses program.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Pink-Out is a chance to celebrate those women that have fought a courageous battle,\u201d Aesoph continued. \u201cWe are elated to be a community partner with Jamestown Regional Medical Center so that we can support having important cancer services in our area for women.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the Pink-Out, Director of the Booster Club, Jim Klemann, is collaborating with Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota. Area Wish Children have been invited to the game, and will have a behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet the UJ Hockey Team, as well as other special surprises.<\/p>\n
Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master\u2019s Degrees in Education and Leadership, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study, integrating the liberal arts with sound professional programs. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience.<\/p>\n
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