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SHANNON
MEDICAL CENTER
120 E. Harris Ave.
San Angelo, TX 76903
absence of a Race for the Cure or similar event in the area, Shannon
Medical Center recognized the need for a breast cancer fundraiser in
which all of the proceeds raised would stay local and assist women in
the Concho Valley. In 2008 the Shannon Pink Ribbon Run was born.
During the run’s first year, more than 450 people participated. That
number has grown each year, helping the Pink Ribbon Run become
the largest race in San Angelo, with more than 800 attendees in 2011.
“Proceeds from each run benefit the Shannon Women’s Imaging Cen-
ter and its corresponding programs,” says Michelle Snuggs, MD, chief
radiologist at the Shannon Women’s Imaging Center.
“Regular mammograms can detect cancer in its early stages and give
women a head start on potentially lifesaving treatment. The Shannon
Women’s Imaging and MRI Center performs more than 10,000 mam-
mograms a year. Our capability to provide digital mammograms allows
us to viewmammogram images more clearly, further helping to diagnose
and begin treatment in the early stages.”
THINK PINK
The Pink Ribbon Run offers a race for everyone, not just
those serious about running.
Attendees may choose between a 1-mile
walk/fun run, 5K run or 10K run. The first 800 participants receive
a T-shirt, and breast cancer survivors are acknowledged with a pink
survivor shirt.
Shannon would like to extend a thank-you to all of the sponsors,
volunteers and employees whose hard work makes the Pink Ribbon
Run happen each year. “We appreciate all the support we have received
from our community and are excited to honor breast cancer survivors
and see the run continue to grow,” Dr. Snuggs says.
The 5th Annual Shannon Pink Ribbon Run is scheduled for Saturday,
Oct. 6, at the Shannon Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 201 E. Harris.
You can quickly register online at
www.shannonhealth.com
or
on the day of the race at 7 a.m. The 1-mile walk/fun run begins
at 8 a.m., with the 5K and 10K starting at 8:30 a.m. Entry fees are:
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1-mile: $10
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5K: $15, $10 for members of the military and Road
Lizards
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10k: $20, $15 for members of the military and Road Lizards
There is no entry fee for breast cancer survivors.
SHANNON’S
PINK RIBBON RUN
TURNS 5
Learn more about the Pink Ribbon
Run! Visit
www.shannonhealth.com
or call 325-657-5064.
NEW CLINIC!
Shannon
Clinic North is set to
open in north San Angelo
this October—with hours
seven days a week.
SEE PAGE 3
One in eight women—daughters, sisters, mothers and
wives—is diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime,
but the number of people affected by the disease is im-
measurable. Early detection, prevention and awareness
are crucial in fighting the ongoing battle against this
disease that knows no age and sees no color.
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With the
WHY WEIGH?
Heart fail-
ure patients are told to
weigh themselves daily
for a reason: Sudden
weight gain may signal
fluid retention, which
makes the heart work
harder. If this happens,
lifestyle changes and
medications, such as
diuretics, can help.
American Heart Association
FINDING FIBER
Search-
ing for more fiber?
Check the nutrition
label on products. If one
serving satisfies 10 to
19 percent of the Daily
Value, it’s a good source
of fiber. Anything that’s
20 percent or higher is
an excellent source.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
COLOR FIX
To prevent
cut apples from turning
brown, dip slices in a
solution of one part
citrus juice and three
parts water.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention