Mount Nittany Health partnered with the State College Spikes to raise awareness about breast cancer, honor survivors of the disease and raise more than $4,000 to support patients during the annual Paint the Park Pink game on July 27 at Medlar Field.
The event featured an auction of the special pink jerseys worn by the Spikes during their 12-4 win over Williamsport, which raised $4,200 for the Mount Nittany Health Foundation. The money will be used to support Mount Nittany Health’s Breast Cancer Fund, according to foundation executive director Adrienne Krasowitz.
“We’re grateful to the State College Spikes and the community for their support of this special cause,” Krasowitz said.
Pam Crants, a breast cancer survivor, threw out the first pitch of the game.
One in eight women will have breast cancer, and early screening is critical. Mount Nittany Health’s Breast Care Center is led by dedicated breast imagers, Drs. Anna Hood and Allison Yingling, Both have completed a five-year radiology residency and an additional year of specialized training in breast imaging, making them experts in interpreting mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and MRIs.
As part of the Paint the Park Pink event, Sara Worden, patient care coordinator at Mount Nittany Health Breast Care Center, spoke about the importance of annual breast imaging appointments and the benefits of early detection. She also highlighted her role in assisting patients throughout their care journey. The center offers additional support through a breast care navigator, oncology navigators and a patient financial navigator.
