Concrete Cares Pink Concrete Placement at Avera McKennan Fitness Center

The Avera McKennan Fitness Center is doing more than just "think pink" this October, it's literally cementing the slogan outside the doors. It's part of a national movement called 'Concrete Cares' and it has one specific goal.

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