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Wednesday • October 22, 2025

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Turning Awareness Into Action: American Veterans Day Observance in Cancer Society Recognizes 40 Years of National Historic Breast Cancer Awareness Month District of Pullman Chicago, October 16, 2025 — This October, the American Cancer Society (ACS) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the founding of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 1985, ACS co-led the effort to start Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a week-long campaign to educate women about the importance of early screening and routine mammograms for breast cancer detection and treatment. In 2025, more than 316,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States, making the efforts of the awareness month increasingly important. According to the ACS’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 report, approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 43 will die from the disease. However, there has been tremendous progress; ACS researchers project that by 2035, the number of breast cancer survivors will reach 5.3 million. Today, ACS encourages everyone to turn awareness into action in the continued mission of ending breast cancer as we know it. To combat the disease and support both individuals and their families going through a diagnosis, ACS funds research that advances prevention and treatment efforts, advocates for equitable access to care, and provides programs, services, and science-based cancer information, helping to ensure that no one faces breast cancer—or any cancer—alone. “As we look back at 40 years of breast cancer awareness, the number 40 is significant. Breast cancer mortality is down more than 40% and 40 is when women should start having a conversation with their doctor about getting a mammogram,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer at the American Cancer

Society. “ACS is proud to have played a significant role in the advancement of breast cancer research and the development of innovative patient support tools.” For the past four decades, ACS researchers and scientists have been an integral part of breast cancer therapy breakthroughs: 1980s-1990 BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are discovered, and the FDA approves the drug Herceptin 2000s Breast cancer stem cells are identified 2010s Triple-negative breast cancer immunotherapy approved 2020s mRNA-based breast cancer vaccines show promise, and liquid biopsies projected to expand Despite these breakthroughs and advances in early detection and treatment, alarming disparities remain for Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander, and Black women. In 2024, ACS launched the VOICES of Black Women study to address these ongoing cancer disparities and to better understand cancer risk and outcomes. “Due in part to the work of the American Cancer Society, 3 in 4 women are now up to date on screening, which is the greatest reason mortality has reduced,” said Kamal. “But 1 in 4 are not up to date, and we need to close that gap. That’s why this October, we’re encouraging everyone to do more than wear pink, to go beyond ribbons and awareness, to take action. Because every action counts.” Learn more and ways to take action at www.cancer. org/BreastCancerAction.

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156 more Hoosier homes, businesses get broadband thanks to $654K investment INDIANAPOLIS (October 16, 2025) - Today the Indiana Broadband Office announced the results of the 15th round of the Indiana Connectivity Program, awarding $654,676 to expand broadband access across Indiana. Awardees included 156 addresses across 30 counties. Of these, 149 are homes and seven are businesses. Internet service providers implementing the projects contributed a matching amount of $1,116,469.00, bringing the total investment to $1,771,145.00. To find a list of providers granted funding, visit in.gov/ indianabroadband/indiana-connectivity-program/. “Broadband connects people to opportunity. With reliable internet farmers can modernize, kids can learn, and small businesses can compete,” said Governor Mike Braun. “These investments, both Indiana Broadband’s and the more than $1 million provided by internet service providers, will improve quality of life and help ensure every Hoosier has the tools to succeed, no matter where they live.” The Indiana Connectivity Program helps Hoosier residents and business owners, often in rural areas, obtain access to reliable broadband by assisting internet providers with the expense of extending its services to

unserved and underserved locations of Indiana. As of Round 15, the program has allocated over $14 million to provide service to 3,000 households, businesses, and community anchor institutions across the state. “This program helps many of those rural locations get connected - the families and businesses that currently do not have reliable internet for remote work, telehealth, schoolwork or everyday tasks,” Chief Broadband Officer Steve Cox said. “In its 15th round, the Indiana Connectivity Program helps us get one step closer to making sure every Hoosier household and business has broadband service.” Unserved or underserved home or business owners can apply to the program by entering their information into the Next Level Connections portal to initiate their interest in receiving broadband service. At least every three months, the IBO will publish to registered providers the addresses requesting service. Submitting location information into the portal does not guarantee extension of service. Broadband providers must complete their projects within nine months of the contract date. For more information, visit the IBO website.

The Pullman Civic Organization and the Historic Pullman Foundation will host their annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 o’clock at George M. Pullman Elementary School. The school is located in the historic landmark community at 11311 S. Forrestville Avenue, Chicago. Each year the Pullman War Monument. community observes Photo Provided. ____________________ Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation, with a special emphasis on those from Pullman who gave their lives while in combat. There are seventeen names on the Pullman War Monument outside the school grounds, and local history buffs have uncovered many more from the neighborhood who died during war times whose names do not appear on the monument. The commemoration will feature remarks from local veterans, community leaders, and a special guest speaker. A wreath-laying ceremony at the Pullman War Monument will also take place to pay respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. “We are grateful for the opportunity to honor the sacrifices and contributions of our nation’s veterans,” said Tom Shepherd, chairman of the Veterans Day Committee. “This event serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and thanking those who have served our country.” The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Refreshments at the Florence Lowden Miller Historic Center, 614 E. 113th Street, will follow the ceremony. Neighbors are asked to bring a dish to share with others.

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