To mark the close of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), MCG Health System and Mayor Deke Copenhaver will dye 19 of the city’s municipal fountains pink the morning of Thursday, November 1.
 
"Having lost my mother to cancer and having known many breast cancer survivors through the years, I am excited to have the opportunity to participate in an event that will raise awareness of the critical need for breast cancer prevention and treatment.  I applaud MCG Health System for their efforts," stated Mayor Copenhaver.
 
“We are partnering to raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer prevention and treatment.  Unfortunately, screening rates for annual mammograms are decreasing,” said surgical oncologist Dr. Scott Lind. “The best weapon for early detection - and therefore early treatment - is an annual mammogram combined with monthly self-exams.  By joining forces with the city of Augusta, we hope to deliver this message to women throughout the CSRA.”
 
November 1 is also the day on which the annual fund-raiser will be held to benefit the MCG Cancer Center, particularly breast cancer services. “Puttin’ on the Pink” is at 7 p.m. at the Marbury Center in downtown Augusta.  This second annual pink party raises awareness, and celebrates survivors and the team of professionals who care for them.  A luxury spa vacation for two will be raffled off during the elegant and fun event.  For more information or to order tickets, call 706-721-3957.

MCG Health System is composed of three organizations - MCG Health Inc. and the clinical services offered by the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia and the members of the MCG Physicians Practice Group.  MCG Health, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCG Medical Center, MCG Children’s Medical Center, the MCG Sports Medicine Center, MCG Ambulatory Care Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center and related clinical facilities and services.  MCG Health, Inc. was formed to support the research and education mission of the Medical College of Georgia, and to build the economic growth of the CSRA, the state of Georgia and the Southeast by providing an environment for delivering the highest level of primary and specialty health care.  For more information, please visit www.MCGHealth.org.

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The 19 municipal fountains are located at:

1) 15th and Broad Street
2) Ninth and Broad Street and James Brown Street (four fountains)
3) Seventh and Broad Street (four fountains)
4) Broad Street by the Confederate Memorial
5) Big fish fountain at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater and Plaza
6) 10th and Reynolds Street (two fountains)
7) 10th and Reynolds Street by the Marriott Hotel & Suites (two fountains)
8) Fifth and Broad Street marina fountain
9) Haglor Fountain at Telfair Street and Courthouse Lane
10) East Ford and West Ford Streets at Walker and Telfair Streets
11) Augusta Commons