Susan G. Komen On the Go was on the Brickyard Wednesday informing students about breast cancer and how to get involved in helping to find a cure.

Despite the cold, rainy weather, the members of Komen On the Go set a hot pink trailer up in the Brickyard and had a large turnout, surprising the event organizers. 

According to Nick Blake, director of Susan G. Komen on the Go, the organization attracted many students, giving Komen members the chance to educate how greatly breast cancer has affected the world and what can be done to help find a cure. 

“We gave out over 7,000 stickers and 300 or more people sat down at the computer kiosks to learn more about breast cancer awareness,” Blake said.

The pink trailer brightened up the rainy day by offering informational sessions about breast cancer. Those who participated received a bright pink breast cancer bag. 

The Komen members had to pack up early due to a sliding trailer on the bricks but, in spite of the early end to the function, every bag was given out and individuals were still coming to learn more.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure aims to teach participants to take charge of their breast health, be empowered to share information with friends and join the breast cancer movement. 

It all started in 1982, when Nancy G. Brinker watched helplessly as her sister, Susan G. Komen, died after a three-year battle with breast cancer.  Before Komen died, Brinker made a promise to end breast cancer forever.

In 27 years, Komen has built the nation’s largest network of breast cancer advocates, nearly 200,000 strong at the local, state and national level.  Komen has even gone global with three international affiliates in Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico.