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Lynn Bears senior linemen Jared Tittle (75), Nathan Berry (76) and Richard Lopez (60) join Coach Phillip Smith and faculty member Linda Hardin in the team Lynn Bears senior linemen Jared Tittle (75), Nathan Berry (76) and Richard Lopez (60) join Coach Phillip Smith and faculty member Linda Hardin in the team's month-long "pinkout" to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since pink is recognized as the official color for breast cancer awareness, the idea to hold a "pinkout" -- similar to "whiteouts" and "blackouts" held at college football stadiums across the country -- struck a cord with the Bears' Head Coach Phillip Smith. Smith, however, saw much more potential beyond the fans of the team dressing in pink to show their support. "Our kids have seen the firsthand effects of how breast cancer can effect lives," Smith said. "Many of them know someone outside of school who has battled with it and that's something that sticks out in their minds even at their young age." Smith brought his idea of how his team could support breast cancer awareness in September -- an idea that would include a pink integration to their game uniforms -- to get an idea of how they react to the proposal. The Bears' October uniforms would include pink half-sleeves and pink athletic tape on gamedays, as well as pink work-out shirts that would be worn under their jerseys. His players' response to the idea was not only surprising, but also heartwarming. "We talked quite a bit about it beforehand and discussed some of the issues that go on in the battle breast cancer patients go through," Smith said. Smith said that Hardin's faith, courage and belief that she displays everyday in the face of her battle has been a focus for the team's support -- and is the basis of the message of "Believe" that is printed on the back of the Lynn Football pink T-shirts that are worn by coaches and supporters. "I've talked to her several times and heard those words come from her on days that you know she doesn't feel good -- you can see it in her eyes -- but she never complains or gripes. She shows up to work and tell you that you have to have that faith and belief," Smith said.

Pictured with the seascape mural are Dr. Phillip Smith, medical director at the Lynn Cancer Institute; Jan Savarick, president of the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation; artists Amy Schubert and Robert Corrao. "This most recent gift by such wonderful artists enhances the unique atmosphere of care we provide at the Institute," said Dr. Philip Smith, medical director of the Lynn Cancer Institute.

Dr. Phillip Smith, an oncologist and now interim director of the Lynn Cancer Institute, said the hospital has made a number of concessions to please nearby residents , particularly members of the board of Lands End, a 94-townhouse community.Smith emphasized that the cancer center will be strictly an outpatient facility."There are no beds.People will not be staying overnight."He did say some patients might have to come in late for treatments , and some emergency vehicles may use the facility, but during daytime hours only.Dr. Smith , one of several hospital officials who spoke at the hearing --- said the facility will provide one stop shopping for cancer patients.A patient can meet with all his or her doctors in a day , and leave with a diagnosis.Efforts are already off to a good start, said Dr. Smith.