Local Team Brings Awareness to Breast Cancer with "Pink Week"

WICHITA, Kan. - Nov. 2, 2022 - PRLog -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fintech team, Net Pay Advance, organized their second annual week-long event, lovingly dubbed "Pink Week", for employees. The purpose was to foster team spirit and build awareness surrounding cancer, diagnoses, treatment, and recovery. Most importantly, it was designed to help instill hope.

Net Pay Advance is choosing a unique way of imparting this education. To keep the staff involved and interested, several activities were held in the office. Pink attire and accessories were encouraged. There was something new each day to keep individuals' attention.

Janella Smith, Director of Finance at Net Pay Advance, is a breast cancer survivor. She spearheaded the annual event and shared her life-changing journey, "I have been very open with my story.  Because of the situation, there was no hiding it… I wanted to embrace it and hoped my story would help someone else."

The team at Net Pay Advance stood in solidarity with Smith by wearing pink attire and sharing breast cancer facts. They kicked off the second annual Pink Week by writing well-wish cards for local cancer patients.

Tuesday focused on breaking breast cancer myths and educating the team by hosting a scavenger hunt. Cancer statistics can be harrowing, but the Net Pay Advance (https://www.netpayadvance.com/) team was presented the information in a unique way. Amber Eason, Training Support Specialist, exclaims, "Pink Week has been a BLAST. I've learned a lot and enjoyed the scavenger hunt... [makes] education on a very serious topic so much fun!"

Two photo booth stations were displayed. It gave each employee the opportunity to take photos with their teammates and share on social to bring awareness to breast cancer.

On Wednesday, the team posed to take a group photo. Together, they formed a pink ribbon, a symbol of breast cancer awareness.

The highlight of the week was Pink Food Thursday! Employees brought in pink food items. "I had no clue there were so many options for pink food!" Rashaad Newhouse, Network Admin, said. The potluck saw a myriad of pink delicacies from desserts, snacks, and even a signature pink strawberry tea.

Friday ended the week with the last of the scavenger hunt, and a 50's style Grease-themed dress-up day. Olivia Newton-John, who became an icon from the movie, was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 90's. She continued living for decades, until her passing in August of 2022.

Throughout Pink Week, teammates had the chance to participate in games and even group photos with coworkers. Individuals learned a lot about breast cancer through fun-filled events. Cancer of any form can wreak havoc. Education saves lives.