On October 13, dozens of students gathered in room F120 in order to make ribbons for breast cancer awareness that would later be made into magnets. This was a one-of-a-kind event on campus as it was coordinated by four different clubs, including Key Club, Find Kind, Cancer Kids First, and Girls in Action (GIA). Through the event, all students there were able to come together and bring awareness to those who are fighting breast cancer, have fought it, know someone with this disease, or have lost someone because of it.
For many working at the event, their primary goal was to create awareness for breast cancer and promote support for those who have battled the disease. In many cases, the severity of the illness can be easily forgotten or the large amount of people affected go unnoticed. However, through awareness and outreach for support, it creates a sense of unity and comfort.
“Girls in Action’s goal is to raise awareness for breast cancer awareness month by leaving a small reminder across campus as a way to advocate for those affected by this illness, promoting communal support,” GIA outreach manager Trudy Chang (12) said. “Our tradition of a simple ribbon pinned craft plants seeds of remembrance for this cause.”
Through the simple activity of creating and spreading ribbons, it not only allows students to spread awareness about breast cancer, but offers a great outreach event for other students. As the school year is only about a quarter of the way through, it allowed dozens of new students to meet amazing new people and make new friends.
“The event was really fun and interesting, and I got to meet a lot of new people and make ribbons for breast cancer awareness to show how important it is for others to know about it,” Katie Liu (9) said.
Additionally, working with four other clubs was a once in a lifetime experience for students. This event created a positive environment that highlighted teamwork and community towards a common cause. Not only has this event made a difference on outreach on campus but was a great experience for all students who attended to work towards something beautiful.
“I was able to see a wide range of people who would not normally interact work together towards a common goal,” Zoe-Anne Valleroy (10) said. “Although I went for Key Club, I was able to meet people from other clubs and understand how many people at our school want to give back to the community.”
This awareness event was a unique event that will become a part of Ayala’s history. It not only was an event to spread awareness about all of those affected by breast cancer but an event that perfectly captured a sense of community. The ribbons made will be put on teachers doors, allowing them to spread awareness about breast cancer.
