10/20/2016
WHAT: In support of breast cancer awareness month, players from the Pittsburgh Steelers will put their culinary skills to the test at the 8th annual healthy cooking demonstration at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. They will join the Magee nutrition and culinary staff to prepare two healthy dishes, team competition style, for breast cancer patients and survivors, demonstrating how simple it can be to prepare foods that are delicious and nutritious.
WHO:
• Stephon Tuitt, Arthur Moats and Travis Feeney of the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Current and former patients of the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program, part of
UPMC CancerCenter
• Magee nutrition and culinary staff
WHEN: 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21
WHERE: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, 300 Halket St., Oakland
WHY: The Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program of UPMC CancerCenter stresses the importance of good nutrition to breast cancer survival. Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet promotes overall health and may protect individuals against the disease.
The Pittsburgh Steelers join the National Football League and its teams each October to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Note to media: This event is not open to the public, but members of the media are welcome to attend. If you are interested in covering this event, please contact Amy Charley in advance at 412-586-9778 or CharleyA@upmc.edu.
