Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer

Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime?

Picture courtesy: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, and it is the second leading cause of death among women. Every year, it is estimated that more than 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. You're probably seeing a lot of pink around the community, and hearing stories of survival on the news.

Paulding County cheerleaders are getting in on the movement, helping to raise awareness during Friday Night Football.

PCHS and EPHS cheerleaders decked out in pink for breast cancer awareness

While the guys battled it out on the field last Friday, cheerleaders from Paulding County High and East Paulding High were on the sidelines -- decked out in pink!

PCHS and EPHS cheerleaders decked out in pink for breast cancer awareness

Prior to the game, breast cancer survivors walked around the field for the Survivor's Walk.

PCHS cheerleaders

PCHS cheerleaders

Each cheerleading team had personalized shirts..."Fight Like a Raider" and "Fight Like a Patriot."