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BY ADAM SAMSON asamson@kansan.com
Kansas Athletics, Henrickson will donate based on fan turnout
Pink Zone game to bring in donations
Kansas women's basketball will don pink uniforms and team up with Kansas Athletics in an effort to advance breast cancer awareness with the Pink Zone Initiative, this Sunday at noon.
The Pink Zone initiative was started in 2007 by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball - on campuses and in communities.
this year, an increase of more than 25 percent from 2008.
According to the WBCA Web site, more than 1,500 schools and organizations are participating
The first 5,000 fans to arrive at Allen Fieldhouse for Sunday's game will receive a free pink T-shirt courtesy of
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"It just shows you the depth of care that Bonnie has in relation to this issue and the empathy she has for everyone that this disease has affected," Marchionny said.
Hospital. Kansas Athletics Inc. will donate $1 for each fan attending, which will be divided between Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the University of Kansas Cancer Center. In addition to the Kansas Athletics donation, Henrickson will donate $1 out of her own pocket for every KU student in attendance.
Lawrence Memorial
"We were looking for a unique way to be supportive," Henrickson said. "It's a way to create awareness with young men and women on campus."
Steven Wallace, graduate assistant manager for the women's
Associate athletics director Jim Marchiony said the event was a way for Henrickson to express her dedication to the cause.
"We were looking for a unique way to be supportive."
team, will hold Sundays game close to his heart when the team sports its pink and blue jerseys.
"it's such a big deal," Wallace said "I think it's great that so many people will be supporting it."
BONNIE HENRICKSON
Women's basketball
coach
When the Jayhaws traveled to Omaha, Neb., in December to face Creighton. Wallace wore a pink tie in honor of his aunt, who is currently battling breast cancer. Wallace said his aunt, an Omaha resident, trekked to the game with an oxygen tank at her side and tubes running through her nose, because Wallace asked her to be there.
"First thing I think of when I
see pink is my aunt,
Wallaces said.
"It is very gratifying to see so many people wearing pink and reinforces why we do it," Marchiony said. "We know that this is an important effort that involves a lot of people whom have been affected in one way or another."
Even though his aunt can't be at Sunday's game, Wallace said he sent her one of the pink warm-ups the team would be sporting on Sunday before the game.
North Carolina State women's coach Kay Yow was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. Henrickson said Yow's death in January magnified the breast-cerawareness event. Yow achieved 700 career victories throughout her battle with breast cancer.
"It is more emotional for those that knew her and understood and knew wonderful of a women she was," Henrickson said. "It brings a brighter light on the event for all of those who have participated in the event."
KU'S Katie Smith, left, and Marija Zinc cheer teammates during a February 2008 game against Nebraska. The team wore pink jerseys in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Jayhawk Fans.
OPEN LETTER FROM BONNIE HENRICKSON
I am writing this letter to ask for your help in fighting breast cancer. On Sunday, Feb. 22, our Kansas women's basketball team will host Iowa State in our annual Pink Zone game. Our Jayhawks will proudly sport pink uniforms as they face the nationallyranked Cyclones in an important game in the Big 12 Conference race. More importantly, they will be assisting in finding a cure for a deadly disease.
So grab a friend or family member and head over to Allen Fieldhouse at noon this Sunday, Feb. 22, and be a part of the Jayhawks' fight against breast cancer!
Kansas Athletics has generously agreed to donate $1 for every person in attendance, with the money going to both Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the University of Kansas Cancer Center. In addition, I will donate $1 out of my own pocket for every KU student in attendance.
Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. Thank you for your help.
Bonnie Henrickson
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HEALTH
30 minutes won't shed the pounds
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BY LAUREN HENDRICK
It used to be that KU students could work out 30 minutes a day and stay in shape.
Recent studies say that may not be enough.
Research by Joseph Dornnelly, director of the Center of Physical Activity and Weight Management, suggests students, and people in general, may need to step up their exercise efforts if they want to maintain or lose weight.
Donnelly had research published in February's Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine for his research in weight
loss.
"ACSM is the largest and most respected professional organiza-
that has its major mission as the investigation of exercise and health" Donnelly said.
Donnelly's research focused on investigating adequate exercise practices. His studies charmed
which breaks down to 30 minutes a weekday, was sufficient for improving health and losing weight.
"I if the past and present presidents of the U.S. can find time, anyone can find time."
research from 2001 regarding the amount of physical activity necessary for a person to avoid gaining weight It was believed that a minimum of 150 minutes a week.
JOSEPH DONNELLY Researcher
Donnelly and others researchers now believe 150 to 250 minutes a week, leads to successful weight loss as well as weight gain prevention. The article stated that exercising more than 250 minutes would lead to more significant weight loss.
"I'd have to agree," Hollie Swindler, Mott, N.D., graduate student, said.
Swindler is studying health education and said she knew 45 to 60
minutes of cardiovascular work was necessary to lose weight.
"If you can fit that into your schedule, you should," she said.
Swindler said 30 minutes of physical activity was an achievable goal for someone who was hesitant to work out for long periods of time.
"Anything is better than nothing," Donnelly said.
He said it was important to stay active throughout the day.
"If the past and present presidents of the U.S. can find time, anyone can find time." Donnelly said.
Alex Miller, Bonner Springs junior, said his main goal as a personal trainer at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center was to get clients moving. He often recommends clients take walks when they're bored. read while doing cardio on the machines and do crunches while watching TV.
Donnelly said hundreds of KU students had participated in weight loss studies in the past.
"We are always looking for people to participate in our studies," said Lori Fowler, administrative aid for The Life Span Institute. Participants can be compensated anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 after completion of studies ranging nine to ten months. Depending on the study, participants may also receive meals and exercise facilities.
Donnelly said he and other researchers at The Life Span Institute had about a dozen exercise-related studies under way. Researchers are also studying protein supplementation and weight training.
"If an individual does not qualify for our projects, then we put them in our database and inform them of any upcoming opportunities," Fowler said.
Fowler said applicants knew within one to two weeks if they were eligible for a study.
- Edited by Casey Miles