Spikes’ ‘Paint the Park Pink’ Raises Nearly $4,000 for Mount Nittany Health Foundation, Breast Cancer Awareness

Mount Nittany Health teamed up with the State College Spikes to raise nearly $4,000 for breast cancer awareness and to honor breast cancer survivors during the annual Paint the Park Pink event on July 29 at Medlar Field.

The $3,900 raised benefits the Mount Nittany Health Foundation and its mission of improving the quality of life for people in the region by supporting the advancement of healthcare.

“Paint the Park Pink is a great opportunity to recognize those impacted by breast cancer and to honor breast cancer survivors,” Dr. Allison Yingling, breast radiologist at Mount Nittany Health, said in a news release. “Our community can rely on Mount Nittany Health for exceptional care, comprehensive cancer services, and a compassionate focus. We’re very grateful for our staff and clinical support coordinator who always go above and beyond to support patients through the emotional journey of a breast cancer diagnosis.”

One in eight women will have breast cancer, and early screening is critical. Mount Nittany Health’s Breast Care Center is led by dedicated breast imagers, who, after five years of radiology residency, completed an extra year of training specifically focused on breast imaging, making them super specialized in interpreting mammograms, breast ultrasounds and MRIs.

As part of the Paint the Park Pink event, Mount Nittany Health employees provided health and wellness information and games to help educate the community. Angelique Cygan, cancer navigator, and Dr. Kennita Burns-Johnson, general surgeon, also provided pre-game and in-game radio commentary to build breast cancer awareness among the community and to honor the survivors.

Breast cancer survivor Tammy Miller’s grandson Andrew threw out the first pitch at the game on her behalf.