For the third consecutive year, Drexel’s Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) participated as a team in the Friends in Pink 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Friends in Pink is a nonprofit group that was formed in 2009 and raises funds for those who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the Roxborough and Manayunk Communities.
"As a first-year graduate student, I loved being able to meet new people and get involved in the community for a great cause!" - Kayla Layne, Master of Psychology student
MCHSO sponsored students from across Drexel to join the team and participate in the walk.
Students participated for a variety of reasons and shared that they enjoyed coming together on a Saturday morning to enjoy the outdoors together and walk for such an important cause.
"As a first-year graduate student, I loved being able to meet new people and get involved in the community for a great cause!" said Kayla Layne, a master's student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences. "I will definitely be attending next year's walk."
The 5K walk is one of many ways MCHSO plans to engage with the community and increases awareness of public health topics relevant to maternal and child health populations throughout the 2024-25 academic year.
"The walk was a great opportunity to connect with fellow students and talk about the power of collaboration in raising awareness for public health initiatives," said Pooja Yelgunde, MCHSO Events Coordinator and MPH in Epidemiology student. "It was incredible to witness such a large and passionate group of individuals coming together for the cause of spreading awareness about breast cancer."
MCHSO welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from across Drexel to get involved in the organization. Upcoming fall quarter events include an MCH Grocery Bag Trivia night with prizes, MCH journal club, and service events for the upcoming holidays.
MCHSO provides leadership and public health information essential in the promotion, improvement, and maintenance of the overall health status of women, children, infants, and families. Through guest speakers, article discussions, and community engagements, the organization explores a broad range of social, policy-driven and environmental conditions that impact the health of mothers, children, and families. MCHSO is a part of Dornsife's Maternal and Child Health Program.
Interested in joining MCHSO?
Drexel students interested in joining MCHSO and participating in upcoming events can send an email to MCH@drexel.edu or join the organization on DragonLink.
You can also keep up with MCHSO activities on Instagram @Drexel_mchso.
Learn more about Dornsife's MCH program and upcoming MCH events.
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