Hannibal Free Library to host Breast Cancer BINGO Night

by Contributor | October 2, 2025 8:19 am

OSWEGO COUNTY- In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hannibal Free Library will host a special Breast Cancer BINGO night on October 23rd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

In addition to the BINGO fun, Coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program of the North Country Carolyn Handville will be on hand to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of regular screenings.

 

“We’re excited to share our new strategic partnership with the Cancer Services Program of the North Country,” said Library Director Shelly Stanton. “This partnership was created as a result of me reaching out to medical providers in Watertown looking for additional resources in our area and was directed to contact the Cancer Services Program. Upon contacting the program, Carolyn immediately identified community partners and programs that could benefit our community and library. We scheduled a meeting to brainstorm other ideas on how both the Library and the Cancer Services Program could collaborate with each other to expand our community services and resources.”

 

According to the American Cancer Society, women age 45 to 54 should have a yearly mammogram.

Finding breast cancer early and getting state-of-the-art cancer treatment are two of the most important strategies for preventing deaths from breast cancer.

 

“Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York State, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Handville. “Early detection can be the key to survival. Breast cancer that’s found early, when it’s small and has not spread, is easier to treat successfully. Yearly mammograms and breast exams should be a vital part of your healthcare. Screenings are the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.”

 

The Hannibal Library’s Breast Cancer BINGO night will offer those that attend free games, prizes and light refreshments.

 

“I am happy that we have scheduled an event in October for breast cancer awareness month,” added Stanton. “Our Breast Cancer BINGO night is a fun way to educate our community about OCO’s Cancer Services Program. In addition to this, we are also discussing the possibility of hosting a monthly game night with different themes.

 

“I invite BINGO enthusiasts and all community members to join us at the Hannibal Library on October 23rd to discover all that OCO’s Cancer Services Program of the North Country offers and how it can eliminate any financial obstacles to having yearly exams.”

 

Adminstered by OCO, the Cancer Services Program of the North Country provides free cancer screenings including clinical breast exams, mammograms, pap/pelvic exams and colorectal cancer screenings to community members who are uninsured and between 40 and 64 years of age.  For more information on the Cancer Services Program Partnership of the North Country visit OCO’s website at www.oco.org[1] or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oco.free.cancer.screenings[2].

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