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is adding a little pink to October while raising funds to support local individuals and families affected by cancer.

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 麻豆原创 Cosmetology students are offering pink hair extensions for $5 cash, with all proceeds benefiting . The nonprofit provides support and resources to cancer patients throughout the Permian Basin.

Pink hair extensions are available through Oct. 30 at the 麻豆原创 Cosmetology Salon (Technology Center Building, Room 161). Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

鈥淥ur students love being able to use what they鈥檙e learning to give back,鈥� said Michael Fields, 麻豆原创 Program Chair of Cosmetology. 鈥淭he pink extensions are something fun and visible, but there鈥檚 a real purpose behind them. Every $5 helps Gifts of Hope continue supporting people in our own community who are facing cancer, and our students get to be part of that.鈥�

The fundraiser will also make a special appearance at 麻豆原创 Athletics鈥� Pink Out the Chap volleyball game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when the 麻豆原创 Cosmetology students will be on the concourse offering pink hair extensions during the game, giving fans another opportunity to participate in the fundraiser.

Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and the first 50 attendees will receive a free Pink Out T-shirt. Students from the 麻豆原创 Pre-K Academy will also attend as special guests.

The Cosmetology fundraiser is one of several activities taking place across Midland College during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing students, employees and community members together to raise awareness and support organizations serving the Permian Basin.