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| Event Flyer |
Baton Rouge, LA – The
Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture have partnered with
the Missy Radio Organization, Southern University Student Organizations and the
Southern University Alumni Federation to host the 10th Annual Pink
Party with a Purpose…“Pink Bike Ride.”
The breast cancer
awareness event will be held on November 4, 2016 with registration beginning at
4:30 p.m. and the Pink Bike Ride being held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the
Southern University Baton Rouge campus. The 10 mile bike ride will begin at the
SU Field House and travel through the SUBR and SU Ag Center campuses with ‘pink
passport stops’ along the route. Tickets range from $0 - $25 and all proceeds
will be donated to a Pink Party Recipient who is currently undergoing
preparation for chemotherapy treatment.
The Pink Party with a
Purpose began in 2006, when local radio personalities Missy and Sashika joined
forces to raise awareness to young women about breast cancer after Missy’s
hairstylist, Jacinta Freeman, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 28.
Freeman had to abruptly stop working to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy,
which caused her to lose a portion of her primary source of income.
As a result both Missy
and Sashika put on their creative wigs and gave birth to, “The Pink Party with
a Purpose.” For the past ten years, ten
ladies have received an outpouring of love from the community during their time
of need.
The entire family will
have an opportunity to join a cause that raises awareness to millions around
the U.S. during the month of October.
Pink Bike Riders can log on to www.MissyRadio.org
to pre-register, get tickets, or make a donation. On-site registration and a limited number of bike rentals will also
be available.
The Missy Radio Organization
is a ten year champion in bringing awareness to breast cancer in young women.
The organization consist of a network of individuals and other organizations
dedicated to facilitating communications and education to improve communities
in Louisiana. The organization aims to facilitate community expression; provide
access to interactive media for the purpose of sharing news, music, culture,
and information; and the production of unique and diverse programming that
challenges the cultural and intellectual assumption of its core audience with a
respect for all peoples and a concern for those under-represented by other
media.
For additional
information, contact SU Ag Center Assistant Area Agent Nicolette Gordon at
225-222-4136.
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