The Newsroom - Going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Students play bra pong during mini fair.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

A student laughs as she leaves her mark on the board.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

University program shares information on breast exams.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

Demonstrating how to do a breast self-exam.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

Students pick up pink ribbons in support of cause.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)

A student puts on lipstick to kiss the board.

UTRGV student organizations host fair to bring awareness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2018 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the UTRGV Superhero Project along with several student organizations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosted a mini fair on the Brownsville Campus to increase awareness of the disease, and share the importance of mammograms and early detection. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, included activities and information booths, which shared information on how to inspect a breast for lumps. Currently, UTRGV's Health Services offers Women's Wellness Clinics where female students can receive assistance for health issues. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike.)