She added another that day. I've lost both my breasts. Gurtill was diagnosed in both 1988 and 1990. While these stories are all too common everywhere, they are especially prevalent in New Hampshire. New Hampshire has the 12th highest rate of death from breast cancer in the nation, according to the American Cancer Society.
Breast cancer is also the leading form of cancer diagnosed in New Hampshire.
Many women said they participated in the walk because they realize breast cancer could affect them one day. The team members have been participating in the event for the past four years. It's for a good cause. In addition to the women's hockey team, the UNH cross-country, gymnastics, crew, and women's lacrosse teams participated in the walk. After the warm-up with the hockey team, the walk began with a survivor's lap.