Spikes ‘Paint the Park Pink’ to Raise Thousands of Dollars for Mount Nittany Health Breast Cancer Fund

Mount Nittany Health partnered with the State College Spikes to raise awareness about breast cancer, honor survivors of the disease and raise money to support patients during the annual Paint the Park Pink game on July 26 at Medlar Field.

The event featured an auction of the special pink flower jerseys worn by the Spikes during game against the Williamsport Crosscutters, as well as a jersey worn by Ike the Spike and a team-autographed jersey, which raised more than $5,600 for the Mount Nittany Health Foundation. The money will be used to support Mount Nittany Health’s Breast Cancer Fund, according to Dr. Abhishek Seth, oncologist at Mount Nittany Health.

“Paint the Park Pink is a powerful reminder of what our community can do when we come together,” Seth said. “We’re incredibly thankful to the State College Spikes, our supporters and every fan who joined us.”

Shera Hebel, a breast cancer survivor, threw out the first pitch of the game.

One in eight women will have breast cancer, and early screening is critical. Mount Nittany Health’s Breast Care Center is led by specialized breast imagers, Drs. Anna Hood and Allison Yingling, Both have completed a five-year radiology residency and an additional year of specialized training in breast imaging, making them experts in interpreting mammograms, breast ultrasounds and MRI.

As part of the Paint the Park Pink event, Seth spoke about the importance of annual breast imaging appointments and the benefits of early detection. In addition to oncologists like Seth, the Breast Care Center offers support through a breast care navigator, oncology navigators and a patient financial navigator.

For information on supporting the Mount Nittany Health Foundation, visit mountnittany.org/mount-nittany-health-foundation or call (814) 234-6777.