National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

http://www.ndss.org/

supporting the awareness of down sydrome and the resources for families, for assistance, learning, social, and growth programs.

Buddy Walk of Atlanta

Walk Date:	Oct 7, 2012
Walk Time:	1:00 PM
Walk Name:	Buddy Walk of Atlanta
Address	Centennial Olympic Park
City:	Atlanta
State:	GA
Zip Code	30303
Country	United States

• The Buddy Walk program was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The name Buddy Walk promotes inclusion between friends of every ability.

• 17 events took place across the country during the inaugural year of the Buddy Walk.

Breast Cancer Awareness/upcoming Events in Atlanta

Its that time again, a time when the world puts breast cancer awareness in the forefront of our minds. For those affected by this awful disease, this time is all year long. I am greatful and blessed to have had negative biopsies on several instances in my life. The lumps that I have discovered were all by self-examination. I just want to encourage everyone to get your mamagrams and make sure you do your monthly self-exams. It is imparative that you detect this disease at early stages so as to have the best chances to beat it down. Also during this month, make sure you are donating to the cause and getting involved in some of the fundraising and awareness events. We have to get the word out to everyone, early detection is the key.  Make a difference in someone's life today!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Atlanta Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

Saturday, October 6, 2012

9:00AM

 Centennial Olympic Park
234 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta

Upcoming Hot Pink Events

Georgia State University Pink Panthers Football GameWhen: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 3:30 p.m.
Who: GSU Panthers vs University of New Hampshire
Where: Georgia Dome
Walk over to the Georgia Dome after Strides Atlanta and cheer on the Panthers! Tickets $15, enter promotion code: ACS. Click HERE to purchase tickets and for more information. Proceeds from every ticket purchased will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Georgia State will also be holding an online auction throughout the month of October with proceeds benefiting Making Strides.

2nd Annual Pink Cocktail PartyPresented by Mary J. Roberts Foundation
What: Celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors, Patients & Caregivers
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - midnight
Where: Museum Bar - 181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta, GA
Tickets $27.50. On sale now at www.4jane.org.

Georgia State University Volleyball Survivor GameWhat: Celebrating Breast Cancer Survivors and their Families
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 2:00 pm
Where: Georgia State Sports Arena - 125 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA 30303
The GSU volleyball team will be honoring breast cancer survivors and their families at their October 13th game; family and friends can send in the name of a survivor along with a short description of their story to be read and recognized during the volleyball match to dschirmer1@gsu.edu or call (404) 413-4171.