D228's Delta Academy and SSC Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

On October 31st, Bremen High School District 228’s Delta Academy partnered with South Suburban College to host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, bringing together students, staff, and community members for a meaningful cause.

The event, which featured a one-mile walk through the neighborhood, was a powerful demonstration of unity and commitment to raising awareness about breast cancer. The participants, many of whom were dressed in pink, gathered at the South Suburban College Oak Forest campus on the morning to kick off the event. The energy was palpable as walkers held signs with messages of support for breast cancer survivors.

"We wanted to bring everyone together—students, staff, and SSC members—to celebrate survivors and support those still fighting," said Erin Collins, Director of Delta Academy. "Throughout October, our school was filled with footprints on the walls: white ones to honor those who lost their battle and pink ones to celebrate survivors and those currently facing breast cancer. Students and staff wrote names of loved ones impacted, creating a powerful display of solidarity."

"This walk turned out wonderfully, it was heartening to see everyone come together" shared G.C. Middleton, Business Service Representative at South Suburban College. "Moving forward, I’d love to see this event grow, possibly even involving more of our campuses. This is just the beginning, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved."

About Bremen High School District 228

Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit https://www.bhsd228.com/