WOMEN RACERS OFFERING A DAY AT THE RACES FOR BREAST CANCER SURIVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS
Thu, 2009-05-07 12:28
Four NHRA Drag Racers are proud to announce 'A Day at the Races' to
support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
Top Dragster driver, Tina Stull, Kate and Diana Harker from the Top
Alcohol Dragster ranks and Peggy Llewellyn of Pro Stock Motorcycle,
will be providing opportunities to various Texas foundations and
including the 1 in 8 Foundation in order to raise awareness of this
life and death issue.
"Breast cancer is a reality for women these days," said Diana Harker. "When 1 in 8 women will be effected by breast cancer it is easy to say, 'I won't be the 1' . But then if you say "Do I know 8 women?', You realize this does effect you no matter how you look at it."
Betting on the fact that Drag Racing, traditionally a "man's" sport and breast cancer, a predominately womens issue are a surprising partnership. These racers are painting the big picture and hoping that people see, this cancer is highly treatable when detected early and the days of false modesty are behind us. Four NHRA Drag Racers are proud to announce 'A Day at the Races' to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. Top Dragster driver, Tina Stull, Kate and Diana Harker from the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks and Peggy Llewellyn of Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be providing opportunities to various Texas foundations and including the 1 in 8 Foundation in order to raise awareness of this life and death issue.
"Breast cancer is a reality for women these days," said Diana Harker. "When 1 in 8 women will be effected by breast cancer it is easy to say, 'I won't be the 1' . But then if you say "Do I know 8 women?', You realize this does effect you no matter how you look at it."
Betting on the fact that Drag Racing, traditionally a "man's" sport and breast cancer, a predominately womens issue are a surprising partnership. These racers are painting the big picture and hoping that people see, this cancer is highly treatable when detected early and the days of false modesty are behind us.
Kate's opinion is strong. She added, "Let's face it, our culture flaunts breasts on TV, online and everywhere else, but then when it comes to breast cancer and detection we shut up. This is life and death folks."
In motorsports, all drivers face life and death everytime they get in their car. But in race they minimize theirs risks through protective measures, helmets, fire proof suits, cages in the cars, and most of all safety restraint systems.
"We don't wear seatbelts because they are comfortable, we wear to save our lives," said Stull "You don't wait until you crash to put them on. The same is true with breast cancer detection, it is a means to save your life, Breast Cancer is survivable if detected early."
They will be looking forward to meeting and greeting those who share in their passion to save lives. Main Hospitality pit can be found in the sportman area at Tina Stull's pit. Look for the bright green Young Life - Club Beyond car T/D #404
Tickets are available: Cancer survivors and supporters can request tickets for the upcoming Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event across May 15-17 through www.harkertwins.com
"Breast cancer is a reality for women these days," said Diana Harker. "When 1 in 8 women will be effected by breast cancer it is easy to say, 'I won't be the 1' . But then if you say "Do I know 8 women?', You realize this does effect you no matter how you look at it."
Betting on the fact that Drag Racing, traditionally a "man's" sport and breast cancer, a predominately womens issue are a surprising partnership. These racers are painting the big picture and hoping that people see, this cancer is highly treatable when detected early and the days of false modesty are behind us. Four NHRA Drag Racers are proud to announce 'A Day at the Races' to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. Top Dragster driver, Tina Stull, Kate and Diana Harker from the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks and Peggy Llewellyn of Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be providing opportunities to various Texas foundations and including the 1 in 8 Foundation in order to raise awareness of this life and death issue.
"Breast cancer is a reality for women these days," said Diana Harker. "When 1 in 8 women will be effected by breast cancer it is easy to say, 'I won't be the 1' . But then if you say "Do I know 8 women?', You realize this does effect you no matter how you look at it."
Betting on the fact that Drag Racing, traditionally a "man's" sport and breast cancer, a predominately womens issue are a surprising partnership. These racers are painting the big picture and hoping that people see, this cancer is highly treatable when detected early and the days of false modesty are behind us.
Kate's opinion is strong. She added, "Let's face it, our culture flaunts breasts on TV, online and everywhere else, but then when it comes to breast cancer and detection we shut up. This is life and death folks."
In motorsports, all drivers face life and death everytime they get in their car. But in race they minimize theirs risks through protective measures, helmets, fire proof suits, cages in the cars, and most of all safety restraint systems.
"We don't wear seatbelts because they are comfortable, we wear to save our lives," said Stull "You don't wait until you crash to put them on. The same is true with breast cancer detection, it is a means to save your life, Breast Cancer is survivable if detected early."
They will be looking forward to meeting and greeting those who share in their passion to save lives. Main Hospitality pit can be found in the sportman area at Tina Stull's pit. Look for the bright green Young Life - Club Beyond car T/D #404
Tickets are available: Cancer survivors and supporters can request tickets for the upcoming Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event across May 15-17 through www.harkertwins.com
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