Zumba for a Cure will be held in Saint Xavier University’s Shannon Center on Sunday, November 10th from 11AM till 1PM with registration beginning at 10 AM.
Four local Zumba instructors will be performing different routines throughout the two hours of this event. Along with these fun Zumba routines, participants will also be able to enjoy light refreshments, supervised kids’ activities, the Cougar Mascot, and raffles. Thirteen baskets were donated off along with a brand new 26-inch women’s bike to be raffled.
There is a cost to participate in this wonderful event, but all proceeds go to Little Company of Mary’s Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.
All cancer survivors participate for free and receive both a ribbon and a bag.
Saint Xavier University students will have a fee of $10, which includes a T-shirt donated by the SXU Student Council.
High school students will have a fee of $15 while all other community members will have a fee of $25. Both high school students and community members will receive a bag that is included in their fee.
Children 8-12 years old are free when accompanying an adult, with up to two children per adult.
While this is the third year that a Zumba event has been held at Saint Xavier University, it is the first year that all donated proceeds will be kept in the community.
Back in 2010 Shannon Center Zumba instructor Jessica Thiel had a great idea where she donated her time for a great cause and along with Saint Xavier University raised $2,400 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
All proceeds this year will be given to Little Company of Mary’s Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center which is found right here in our community. Jen Kjos Quinlan, the Shannon Center Facility Director, explained that, “It’s important to help our neighbors diagnosed with breast cancer have the opportunity to get the best treatment possible in their own community.”
Saint Xavier University alumna Maureen Heffernan had attended the Zumba events held the last couple of years, and suggested that we keep the money local by raising it for Little Company of Mary.
Not only was Little Company of Mary contacted, but so were the women who began the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk who were thrilled to team up with Saint Xavier University on this event. All participants saw Saint Xavier University’s potential to not only raise awareness among the community, but to also raise funds for Little Company of Mary Hospital and breast cancer patients.
Junior Alex Clemmons, a Clinical Psychology major, said, “I participated in the Zumba event last year and I am even more excited for this years Zumba for a cure.”
The entire event was made possible due to several organizations and volunteers. Senior Victoria Martello, who is not only a Clinical Psychology major but also the President of SXC, stated, “Helping with Zumba for a Cure has been absolutely amazing. I have worked closely with Jen to do what I can from the student side to really make this event special for students and the community. As President of SXC, I think it is important that students engage in philanthropy work. The SXC moderators, Samantha Maher Sheehan and Laura Lamb along with my Executive Board Dana Martin, Shonice James, Rachel Fenton, and Mallorie Rosales agree and we have all worked together to help this become a reality. I am proud to say I have been a part of creating this beautiful event!”
Here at Saint Xavier University a special thanks can be given to all of the students from the Saint Xavier Council (SXC), Student Nursing Association (SNA), and The Service Club for all the time they have volunteered toward this great cause.
Catlyn Hicks
Senior News Editor