Leading the way in sports and fighting breast cancer are NewVIc students Chloe, Nelma, Kierston, Camecia and Nefeli who competed with other Sixth Form and FE Colleges around the country to see who could have the biggest impact in raising awareness about breast cancer through onsite events, presentations and social media.

The students, who are members of the Sports Academy within the sports of basketball, football and netball, came first. With
the support of CoppaFeel! NewVIc students organised a sporting event with a netball team Vs basketball team match at the end of last year in the college’s Sports Hall.

Kierston, Level 3 Business student, said: “There has always been a big emphasis on women and girls checking themselves for breast cancer and not so much for men so I really wanted to raise awareness within the male community and educate myself and my peers on the signs and symptoms, as well as how to check yourself properly. Getting involved in this project has been fun and educational at the same time!”

The CoppaFeel! Challenge was established in 2009 to help spread their life-saving message and help students to gain valuable skills.

For more information about NewVIc’s Sport Academy, please visit newvic.ac.uk/elite-sport-academies

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