SVSU Breast Cancer Survivor and Recognition Event

January 17, 2026

SVSU Athletics is proud to partner with Covenant Healthcare for the annual Cancer Survivor recognition event during the SVSU basketball game against Northern Michigan on January 17, 2026.

Commemorative t-shirts will be sold, and all proceeds will be donated to the Covenant Breast Health Program CARE fund. To date, SVSU Athletics has raised $39,776 for the CARE fund, which provides mammography, breast cancer screening, initial follow-up consultations, and treatment for underinsured women ages 40 to 65. 

As a result of the contributions over the first 12 years, Covenant Breast Health Center has held FREE Mammogram Screening Days since 2010, serving women in our community. Certified Mammography technicians, physicians, nurses, and support staff volunteer their time for the event. The CARE fund picks up the cost of additional breast images, biopsies, and if needed surgical expenses. Having the CARE fund allows those impacted by this disease to move forward with further testing without the additional worry of not being able to pay for services.

This event is made possible by the generous contributions of our Cardinal athletics volunteers, student-athletes, and sponsors, including Covenant Cancer Care Center, Garber Automotive, and Cardinal Deli.

The 14th annual event was held on March 1, 2025.