The Breast Cancer club at Miami Palmetto Senior High, also known as the Pink Club, is symbolized by a pink ribbon. The pink represents femininity and the nurturing nature of women. Unfortunately, women are more prone to breast cancer, and there are not sufficient resources to prevent it.
For the first time in the school’s history, the Pink Club was brought into the walls of MPSH. Students such as senior Jake Ziegler proposed the idea for the club.
“There is not enough awareness of breast cancer, a common health issue among women. For example, there are only two breast cancer clinics based in Nicaragua, contributing to the perpetuation of breast cancer as one of the country’s leading causes of mortality in women,” Ziegler said.
Due to these circumstances, the Pink Club advocates for the cause, while also holding donation drives to support the women who have fallen victim to the wrath of breast cancer in Nicaragua. Through these efforts, students collect clothing, toiletries and other essentials for women and families in dire need.
This club also strives to call attention to another pressing issue: the lack of information about breast cancer. Alongside making donations to Nicaragua, the Pink Club helps women identify signs early enough to prevent this from occurring in their own lives.
Member and junior Zoe Weirich feels that this club deserves a place in this school because even small changes and attributions can spark meaningful change.
“The introduction of this club instilled a sense of unity among women,” Weirich said. “This club deserves a place in this school because even small changes and attributions can spark meaningful change.”
As the Pink Club establishes its place at MPSH, its members hope to expand to the surrounding community. With greater outreach, they plan to progressively recruit more members to assist their mission of changing the frequency of breast cancer cases.
Junior Sol Jaure is an active member of the Pink Club, and believes that with greater resources they can not only continue to donate to Nicaragua but also expand their impact.
“We have been actively working to recruit new members, particularly at the recent club fair. We successfully gathered a large group of students and hope they will maintain their commitment to the club, as their participation is crucial for our efforts to help those in need,” Jaure said.
That being said, the pink ribbon is not only a symbol of femininity but also of hope, survivorship, bravery and support. Taking initiative both globally and locally, the Pink Club hopes to make lasting changes.
