Pace Paw Print

On Saturday, April 19, Nu Zeta Phi will jumpstart their seventh annual breast cancer walk.

The process begins with a 10:00 AM registration. Students simply have to sign their name saying they took part in the walk and realize that they will be engaging in physical activity. At 11:00 AM the actual walk begins.

Every twenty minutes thereafter, two members of the sorority will lead the way to Briarcliff. It is planned that the path will follow route 9A's bicycle path.

Diana Haggerty, the philanthropy chair of Nu Zeta Phi, states that "refreshment tables will be present along the path." This gives students and other participating members of the community a chance to take a short break and get refreshed.

If those walking are concerned about making the three mile stretch, there will be "medical assistance and police presence at all intersections," says Haggerty.

When the participants reach Briarcliff campus they will find several tables set up under tents near Woodward hall. Under the tents will be tables filled with sandwiches and other refreshments.

Other tables will have various items such as "tote bags, pink bracelets, teddy bears, t-shirts that read 'Small Steps Towards a Big Cure,'" and more. All of these items will be on sale for a nominal price. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

In addition to this, Last Licks Ice Cream will bring about twenty sports memorabilia items from their store, such as Derek Jeter signed clothing that will be auctioned off in the silent auction.

In the past, this breast cancer walk did not have a good response from the community. This year, however, Haggerty is optimistic about the turnout. In order to finalize the walk, Haggerty applied for a license through the local government and let them know that almost 200 people may attend. Even though Haggerty is not sure if this many people will turn out, she with the rest of the members of her sorority, are keeping faith.

Members of Nu Zeta Phi have been reaching out to surrounding communities through extensive advertisements. Haggerty says that flyers have been posted all throughout town, the event is listed on different organizations' websites, a Facebook event called 'Small Steps towards a Big Cure' is in existence, and members have been lobbying.

In the past six years, Nu Zeta Phi has raised "over 15,000 dollars" that has been donated to the American Cancer Society. Last week, tables were set up in the Kessel Student Center and students, along with faculty, contributed nearly 300 dollars. This week, sisters of Nu Zeta Phi will be there again on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday April 17 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.

Haggerty wants students to get involved because this event offers a "sense of civic engagement with a great outcome." At this point, Haggerty is advocating students to take one Saturday out of the month to contribute to a great cause which will make all the difference in the lives of those affected with cancer.

However, Haggerty knows that it is difficult getting students involved in Pace events. Still, Nu Zeta Phi is continuously getting the word out about the event and urges interested students or members of the community to take part in this event and contact them with any questions at nuzetaphi@yahoo.com.

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