Campus Walk for Breast Cancer 2004

About 100 campus members -- faculty, staff, and students -- came together October 15, 2004 for the Campus Walk for Breast Cancer, honoring colleagues, friends, loved ones, and others who have been touched by breast cancer.

Before the walk, participants were greeted by Jenny Lipow, who recently lost her mother, Anne Lipow, to breast cancer. Anne, a long-time member of the campus community, worked at the Library and served as a member of the Breast Health Committee.

Jenny Lipow shared the story of her mother's diagnosis and treatment, and encouraged women to take care themselves through early detection methods.

Following a 20-minute walk, participants shared their experiences and stories with one another and picked up "Early Detection Cards" to share with colleagues, friends or family.

The event was sponsored by Health*Matters and the campus Breast Health Committee.

Health*Matters would like to acknowledge and thank the following organizations for their generous donations and commitment in helping us make this event possible:

Health Net
Blue Cross
PacifiCare
Kaiser Permanente
Whole Foods Market
Cal Recreational Sports
Health*Matters Walking Group Leaders
Chancellor Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau

And thank you to all those who participated in this important event!

Please consider walking regularly with the Health*Matters Walking Group, which meets year-round, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Campanile from 12:00-1:00 pm. No registration is required. If you have any questions regarding the Walking Group, please contact Health*Matters at (510) 643-4646.