Advocate Health Care an the Chicago Cubs honor cancer survivors at #Pink Out

Every one of us has an important woman in our life that is at risk of breast cancer. This Mother's Day Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Cubs joined forces in an effort to #PinkOut the "Friendly Confines" to honor breast cancer survivors and raise awareness for the disease that roughly one in eight women develop during their lifetime.

Advocate Health Care brought together 75 breast cancer survivors and fighters, along with their families and doctors, for an unforgettable day at the ballpark. The #PinkOut, on Sunday, May 8, recognized people throughout the Chicago area community that have been affected by breast cancer. Designated attendees took part in many once in a lifetime opportunities including throwing out a ceremonial first pitch, singing the national anthem and seventh inning stretch, taking the field at each position, and participating in an on-field pink ribbon ceremony. These honored guests then watched the game as a group in the left field bleachers. Honored guests included:

• Gloria Orlowski (Niles, IL) and her daughter Donna Johnson (Crystal Lake, IL), who together have survived breast cancer seven times. Reflecting on her cancer journey, Gloria says, "Going through cancer has helped me to become more aware and compassionate of what others are dealing with, especially young mothers battling cancer. Offering support to them is very important to me." Gloria received her care at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, and Donna at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

• Mary Kay Nolan was first diagnosed with breast cancer 15 years ago, after surviving breast cancer the first time she started volunteering at the Caldwell Breast Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Mary Kay has been volunteering for the past 12 years, but has recently been diagnosed with a breast cancer once again.

• Sue Spector has survived cancer two times. She survived leukemia years ago and breast cancer this past year.

The first 5,000 fans with bleacher tickets received an Advocate Health Care and Chicago Cubs Save Second Base T-shirt upon entrance to the game.