Lake Technical College raised funds and awareness for breast cancer through a T-shirt campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
School officials recently presented a check for $1,140 to the AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Waterman. Lake Tech students contributed to the shirt design that incorporated the college’s logo, the United States flag, and the breast cancer awareness ribbon that had the words hope, courage, and strength.
“Lake Technical College wants to help those impacted directly in the community, so it was decided to give the donation locally to the AdventHealth Cancer Institute at Waterman,” said Lake Tech Executive Director DeAnna Thomas, who presented the check to Mabel Valdivia, Executive Director of the Waterman Foundation; Leslie Maxwell, Director of the Cancer Institute; and Dr. Shivam Kharod, a Radiation Oncology M.D.
“We are grateful for your donation and it will go directly to our Cancer Benevolent Fund,” Valdivia said. “This fund helps all cancer patients with various needs such as treatment, gas and transportation, bus passes, mortgages or equipment.”