The race and strut pay tribute to breast cancer survivors and current breast cancer patients, increase breast cancer awareness, and raise funds for the Baptist Cancer Center-Anderson Patient Benevolence Fund.
From reading to children, painting murals, and planting gardens to performing music for retirement home residents, My College Cares Day volunteers - including students, faculty, staff, and administrators - will engage in various service activities.
Hosted in collaboration with the College's Culinary Arts Technology Program, the event was designed to teach students proper dining etiquette and more.
Open to high school students, MCC students, and community members, the competition offers participants the chance to compete in Short Story, Informal Essay, and Poetry categories.
The 5K run and walk, one-mile fun run, and Survivor Street Strut will be Saturday, Oct. 19, with all activities beginning at 8 a.m. at the Meridian Community College Track.
