St. Mary's and Millikin Partner for Real Men Wear Pink Football Game
October 21, 2025
Millikin University and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital are teaming up to raise awareness for breast cancer during the Real Men Wear Pink football game on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Frank M. Lindsay Field versus Illinois Wesleyan University.
Game promotions include:
“Breast cancer awareness is personal to me, not just as a Millikin and community leader, but also as a two-time survivor,” said Lori Kerans, Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement at Millikin University. “This partnership with St. Mary’s allows us to show support for those who have been impacted by this disease and to remind our community and especially those we love about the importance of early detection and conversations about health.”
This special event will shine a spotlight on breast cancer education, prevention and support, while also honoring survivors in the community.
“We are proud to partner with Millikin University to not only honor survivors but to also educate women and families on the importance of screenings and available services,” said Valerie Jordan, Manager of Oncology Services at St. Mary’s Hospital. “Events like this help bring our community together in hope, support, and action.”
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game in support of breast cancer awareness. Accessible parking is available at the north stadium entrance off Eldorado Street.
To schedule your 3D mammogram today, visit www.hshs.org/pink-pearl.
The 2025 Real Men Wear Pink campaign is a partnership with St. Mary’s Hospital, Millikin University, Maverik Marketing and Central Illinois Multimedia Group.
Game promotions include:
- Free admission for all cancer survivors.
- On-site information about women’s health and breast cancer services offered at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital.
- Recognition of survivors throughout the game.
“Breast cancer awareness is personal to me, not just as a Millikin and community leader, but also as a two-time survivor,” said Lori Kerans, Vice President for Athletics and Community Engagement at Millikin University. “This partnership with St. Mary’s allows us to show support for those who have been impacted by this disease and to remind our community and especially those we love about the importance of early detection and conversations about health.”
This special event will shine a spotlight on breast cancer education, prevention and support, while also honoring survivors in the community.
“We are proud to partner with Millikin University to not only honor survivors but to also educate women and families on the importance of screenings and available services,” said Valerie Jordan, Manager of Oncology Services at St. Mary’s Hospital. “Events like this help bring our community together in hope, support, and action.”
Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game in support of breast cancer awareness. Accessible parking is available at the north stadium entrance off Eldorado Street.
To schedule your 3D mammogram today, visit www.hshs.org/pink-pearl.
The 2025 Real Men Wear Pink campaign is a partnership with St. Mary’s Hospital, Millikin University, Maverik Marketing and Central Illinois Multimedia Group.
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