On March 21st, C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, the Mid Valley School District participated in a very special local event called C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. This awareness event, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, aims to decrease our region’s high rate of colorectal cancer (as high as 23% above the U.S. average in some areas). The important thing to know about this form of cancer is that, by following proper screening guidelines, it is often preventable! The goal of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is to promote this message of prevention, and encourage casual conversation about the disease.
All proceeds from the sales will benefit our region directly through Cancer Institute colorectal cancer education and screening initiatives.
Megan O’Rourke is the team captain for the High School, Marie Gregg is the team captain for middle school and Robyn Buckshon is the team captain for the Elementary
$1,480.00 was raised by the Mid Valley School District.
PICTURED:
Front: Francisco Rodriguez and Nick Newton
1st row (Kneeling): Mrs. Megan O’Rourke (team captain for Mid Valley HS) and Ms. Marie Gregg (team captain for Mid Valley MS), Alyssa Jablonski, Brittney Eggert, Nya Borgna, Alicia Cutter, Carlie Berardelli, Cassie Senkow
2nd row (Standing): Stefani Drake, Dominique Siracusa, Keichla Cruz, Amanda Egnotovich, Brianna Bennici, Sarah Brudnicki, Kira Karboski, Brittney Cesari-Frable, Alissa Chorba, Kaitlyn Shock, Dakotah Yost, Cherokee Mitteer.
3rd row (Standing): Sundeep Kahlon, Adam Buchinski, Erick Padilla, Enrique Boone, Austin Caramanno, Brandon Algar, Tom Betz, Brandon Spears, Brendan Davies, Connor Kiernan, Andrea Kennedy, Noah Mills, and Craig Kalinoski
(Not pictured – Robyn Buckshon – team captain for Elementary)