Wilma Mankiller to speak at annual Pink Party

October 08, 2008 12:34 am

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The Okmulgee Indian Health Center will be hosting the 2008 Pink Party for breast cancer awareness from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Covelle Hall, OSU Okmulgee.
The keynote speaker will be Wilma Mankiller, former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Mankiller is an author, speaker and recipient of many honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She is also a breast cancer survivor.
This sixth annual Pink Party is open to the public and in addition to guest speakers, will include information booths, refreshments and door prizes.
The goal of the Pink Party event is to heighten awareness, early detection and treatment of breast cancer, and to support breast cancer survivors.
Information: 758-2717.