Syracuse Crunch Host Hockey and Heels for Women's Health

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Experts say many women are skating on thin ice with their health and don’t even know it.

Raising awareness about heart disease and breast cancer was top priority Friday evening during the Hockey and Heels event with the Syracuse Crunch.

Representatives from Upstate Medical and the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund got the word out Friday night. Survivors were introduced before the game and stood with the Crunch during pregame ceremonies.

It was a special evening for participants.

“Tonight represents just a celebration and it’s just a very nice invitation for us survivors to come and celebrate with the Syracuse Crunch. We are survivors and we are fighters and we will get through whatever lay ahead,” said Penny Poling, a survivor.

TWC News’ Lacey Leonardi was part of the festivities, as several health experts spoke before the game as well.

Syracuse Crunch Host Hockey and Heels for Women"s Health