"My grandmother had breast cancer and fought it twice before it metastasized. She used to walk every day, and she always started at Hobbs Farm," said Sandra Ilomaki, information technologies analyst. "Being a part of the 5k was a very emotional experience for me, not only because of my grandmother's battle with breast cancer but also because I was walking the ground, she walked every day before she passed. With Southwire raising awareness through events like this, it allows us a chance to connect and come together to support each other."
In addition to the 5K in Carrollton, Southwire facilities across the company footprint hosted events in support of breast cancer awareness with the goal of raising money and showing support in honor of those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. From these collective efforts, the company was able to raise more than $15,000 from this initiative during the month. These funds will be donated to various nonprofit organizations across Southwire communities that focus on breast cancer awareness and research."Breast Cancer Awareness Month was very important for us in Starkville due to the direct impact breast cancer has had on some of our employees," said Casey Long, plant manager at Southwire's Starkville Plant. "We raised $637.00 through donations in the Starkville Plant and Customer Service Center (CSC). We are a small piece of the breast cancer cure puzzle but want to make sure we are doing everything we can do to help."
