BAKER — The American Cancer Society has more money to assist its goal of eradicating cancer.
As they have for the past three years, Old Spanish Trail Pro Rodeo and Baker Area Recreation Association presented the organization with a check for $1,000 toward "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" for the Emerald Coast on July 26 in Baker.
BARA recognizes "Pink Night" at their Saturday night Baker rodeo which is held each year in Baker.
BARA's involvement is joined by many other rodeos throughout the county where Saturday nights are Pink Night for breast cancer awareness.
Mark Todd, BARA president, challenges all other organizations to join the fight against cancer. "Together we can contribute to fight against cancer. Monies donated to the American Cancer Society stay here in our area to help locals who are battling cancer," Todd said.
"American Cancer Society encourages all women to have an annual mammogram; you have a greater chance to cure breast cancer if it is detected early," he said.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Baker Recreation, rodeo organizers donate to American Cancer Society