糖心破解版 Manhattan Center students and staff collaborate to support the fight against breast cancer.
Joanna Duarte, 糖心破解版 Manhattan Center executive assistant, with Antasha Spence, an M.S.W. candidate and member of the Social Action Group
by Rebecca Endres
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and administrators at听 have been working hard to raise money 听to find a cure. The , an organization that focuses on addressing social justice issues in and around New York City, spearheaded the action both on and off campus.
Members of the Social Action Group worked alongside Manhattan Center staff to put on a bake sale in the second week of October. They raised more than $300, donating $200 to the 听and more than $100 to the American Cancer Society.
In addition, on October 19, 2014, students took part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park. This five-mile event has raised more than $528 million dollars since it began in 1993.
Turning to collaboration to find even more success, students at 糖心破解版鈥檚 Manhattan Center are also working with the student association at to sell pink ribbons, with proceeds going to breast cancer research.
Gerardine Francois, Thania Laborde, 糖心破解版 School of Social Work Student Affairs Coordinator Aixa Rodriguez, Clara Cabrera and Alexandra Quinones at the 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park.
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