There are so many ways to show support in the fight against breast cancer, and participating in the 16th Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® is one of them. The MACPA has been actively involved in the Race for the past four years, and this year promises to be the best yet.

Aside from being a Stage Sponsor and participating in the Race itself, the MACPA volunteered to decorate 1,000 pink ribbons. The Association asked members and the local community for volunteers to help decorate the ribbons, and the response was tremendous. The ribbons, with messages of love and courage, will adorn the race path on Saturday, June 16, 2007.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 608 join to together to decorate ribbons to help fight breast cancer.

Girl Scout Troop 608 was looking for a way to reach out to the community and was excited to lend a hand decorating ribbons for the Race. They used 3-D stickers, glitter and puffy paint to write messages, honoring those who have struggled with breast cancer.

Troop Leader Linda Hyde remarked, “Girl Scouts are about ‘making the world a better place,’ and I thought this would be a good way to do that. Also, I hoped it would generate interest in the Race for the Cure.”

Five local area schools volunteered to help the cause: Sashabaw Middle School, Academy of the Sacred Heart, Troy High School, West Hills Middle School and Woodhaven High School. Together, the students decorated almost 700 ribbons for the Race for the Cure®.

Messages of encouragement such as: ”Help People Get Better”, “Faith, Trust, Believe,” “Never Give Up” and “Believe in Yourself” were written on the pink ribbons. Students also included names on the ribbons, in recognition of loved ones affected by breast cancer.

MACPA member firm Plante & Moran graciously set aside time to give employees the opportunity to add their messages to the ribbons. Their efforts were greatly appreciated, considering the busy schedules of accountants during tax season.

The MACPA sends a special thank you to everyone who participated in decorating ribbons. For all of those who would like to see the finished product, join the MACPA team in the Race for the Cure®. Help save a life. Registration is easy, and just a click away.

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