March 3, 2010

OSHAWA, ON –The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College will be stamping pink passports next week as they join in the fight against breast cancer during the sixth annual Power of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday, March 10.

Held at the college and university’s shared Oshawa campus, the day-long event will see faculty, staff and students dress themselves and their schools and faculties in pink and feature unique fundraising activities including this year’s passport for prizes. Participants will receive a passport that will be stamped each time they make a monetary contribution at a participating office or event display. Donors will receive a ballot per stamp, giving them a chance to win prizes including gift baskets, athletic wear and college- and university-branded gear.

Additional fundraising initiatives include bake sales, a toonie toll and a cookie-of-the-week club. Guests will also be able to view a portable Memory Wall dedicated to loved ones who have battled this disease, which will travel across the campus throughout the day.

Information kiosks outlining the numerous events happening on campus will be located in the Founding Deans’ Atrium of the UOIT Science building and near the main entrance of the Gordon Willey building. Don Lovisa, president of Durham College, and MaryLynn West-Moynes, vice-president of External Relations for UOIT, will also be decked out in pink and assisting at various events throughout the day.

Proceeds from this year’s campaign will be donated to the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Gala of Hope’s Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. Last year’s event raised more than $16,000.

When:
Wednesday, March 10
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Photo opportunity:
Durham College and UOIT campus community participating in unique pink-themed fundraisers including bake sales, a toonie toll, breast cancer awareness displays and more.

Where:
Durham College and UOIT Oshawa campus
Founding Deans Atrium of UOIT Science building, and Recognition Square and South Wing hallway of Gordon Willey building
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to Commencement Lot 1.

For more information:
Michelle Roebuck
Communications, Marketing and External Relations, Durham College

michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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