UEC Employees Are Raising Funds to Benefit Our Local Community During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For the last few years, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) staff have stepped up in a big way, raising thousands of dollars annually to support members of our community with breast cancer screening and treatment. UEC staff participated in a variety of fundraising activities to honor those who have fought the disease.
Last year, after hearing the amount staff had raised, the UEC Board of Directors was impressed with the generosity, and supported an additional donation for the cause.
During the month of October, UEC staff will be wearing pink, participating in activities, and doing their part to fight against breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for 31% of newly diagnosed cancers. This disease doesn't just affect women. Breast cancer is diagnosed in 1 of 100,000 men, as well.
Let's all join the fight this year and support early detection!