On Sunday I got the chance to see my first "Pink Out/Pink Zone" game here at Iowa State. This was the second annual Pink Zone game in support of raising awareness for breast cancer. Cyclone Alley, ISU's student section, were given pink shirts (see picture above) and the team also sported white & pink jerseys and shoes. Our girls, ranked #20 nationally, led most of the game against the #13 Texas Longhorns but couldn't close it out in the final minutes, losing the game by 3 points. Although we lost the game as a team and as a school, I feel that we won in continuing to raise awareness.
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and ever since then, I've tried my best to do what I could to help raise support. Today I am proud to say that my mom is a survivor and I know she feels the same. I don't feel embarrassed when I wear my pink cyclone alley shirts because I know what it represents. I know a lot of you hear all the time that it could be your mom, sister, cousin, girlfriend, daughter, friend, grandma, etc. but the fact of the matter is its true. I encourage you all to go out and support those women and support the cause because you never know when its going to hit home.
--Reed--
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