Pink out against breast cancer
Dallas ISD is Giving Cancer the Boot through Oct. 31 with HCM Benefit’s PINK OUT campaign, focusing on the importance of early detection, awareness, and resources available to district employees.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer detected in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for approximately 30% (or one in three) of all new female cancers each year.
According to the American Cancer Society:
- About 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2025
- About 59, 080 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed in 20205
- About 42,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2025
The median age of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer is 62 years of age, which means that half the women diagnosed are this age or younger with the incidence decreasing as age goes below 45. Currently, in Dallas ISD, 6,124 or 38.2% of employees are women in the 45-to-62 age range with an additional 1,775 women, or 11.1%, being 63 years or older.
Key events planned for the October 2025 PINK OUT campaign:
- Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure, Saturday, Oct. 18. Click Here for more information.
- Pink Out Week Oct. 20-24
- UT Southwestern Mobile Mammogram Vehicle on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Linus D. Wright Administration Building. Details and registration information will be distributed via the WAIP and other channels
- A Survivor’s Story Video—A candid conversation steeped in courage and resilience
- Email signature banners are available for download at www.dallasisd.org/benefits
The Benefits Department distributed pink ribbons to show solidarity with individuals affected by breast cancer in the Dallas ISD community. All employees are encouraged to wear the pink ribbon and display the Give Cancer the Boot with Dallas ISD – Breast Cancer Awareness PINK OUT Campaign email signature block during the month of October.
During the week of October 20-24, employees are encouraged to wear pink to show support for anyone touched by breast cancer.
The HCM Benefits Department has partnered with UT Southwestern Hospital System to provide mammogram screenings at the Linus D. Wright Administration Building. TRS ActiveCare medical plans cover these critical services. UT Southwestern will accept other health plan carriers, as well. Registration information will be provided soon on the Dallasisd.org/Benefits website.
Employees may contact the Benefits Department at benefits@dallasisd.org for assistance.
