'Power in Pink' Set for Gymnastics Meet

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009

La Crosse, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse gymnastics team is joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Gymnastics wide iniative to raise breast cancer awareness in the 3rd Annual ‘Power in Pink’ during the Eagles’ dual with UW-Whitewater Friday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall.

All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the meet to show their support in the fight against breast cancer. Pink t-shirts will be given away to the first 50 people the door. During the three-minute touches of the meet, ‘Power in Pink’ raffle tickets will be handed out and prizes awarded.

Students and fans can learn more from the educational displays and brochures supplied by the Gundersen Lutheran Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, to help in early detection and prevention which are keys to the fight against breast cancer.

Team colors will be set aside as the Eagles and Warhawks will wear pink leotards (different shades) in the meet.

“Breast cancer has touched the lives of so many people,” said UW-L Head Coach Barb Gibson. “Everyone knows someone - a mother, wife, sister, friend, teacher or even a teammate who has been affected by this disease. Raising awareness about early detection and prevention are so important to fighting this disease. We want to do what we can to help raise awareness of how to prevent breast cancer and encourage those who are going through treatment.”