CGTC students pass on donation for fight against breast cancer

The envelope please …

And what Carmen Neil saw brought an expression of pure joy.

On Wednesday at the Central Georgia Technical College’s Warner Robins campus, the school’s cosmetology department – led by program chair Jolie Martin accompanied by a host of students – presented a $2,000 donation to Neil, representing TaTa Bang Bang. Neil and husband Doug of Perry are co-founders of the non-profit that puts on an annual sporting clays event that raises money for the diagnosis part of breast cancer testing.

CGTC’s cosmetology students put on Pink Out programs on both the Warner Robins and Macon campuses to raise funds during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They had bake sales, homemade craft sales and Zumba nights.

Carmen Neil is a two-time breast cancer survivor. She said they are the only ones locally who will divert funds for diagnostics, not just screening.

“We can end late-stage breast cancer,” she said, adding that every second counts, and this type of funding help means patients aren’t waiting around. She asked the gathered students to spread the word to those who feel they may be in need of help and let them know it is there.

In 2016, TaTa Bang Bang will hold its first two-day event April 15-16. Day one is a corporate/celebrity day for 20 teams and day two is a Lewis Class competition for 60 teams. Go to tatabangbang.org for more details.

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