Cancer Kickoff


(L-R) Annie Quarterman, Vera Green, Elaine Johnson, Yasmine Zavahir, Susan Madamootoo, Ashani Johnson-Turbes, and Ingrid Hall
(L-R) Annie Quarterman, Vera Green, Elaine Johnson, Yasmine Zavahir, Susan Madamootoo, Ashani Johnson-Turbes, and Ingrid Hall

The African American Health Information & Resource Center, Daniels Communications Group, Sisters Network, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the kickoff of the African American Women and Mass Media Pilot Intervention to increase awareness of breast cancer, mammography, and the availability of local screening services among women aged 40-64 years in our community. The Kickoff event was held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the African American Health Information and Resource Center, a project of St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.

All members of the community, including Breast Cancer survivors, family, and friends attended this free reception sponsored by the African American Health Information & Resource Center, Daniels Communications Group, Sisters Network, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At the event, information was shared on the vital role that early detection using mammograms and preventive care plays in reducing the number of breast cancer deaths. Our community’s breast cancer survivors were honored, and we celebrate our collective effort to save the lives of African American women stricken with this condition.

Welcome and Remarks were made by Ella Williamson, SJCH, AAHIRC The Keynote Speaker was Ingrid Hall, CDC. Poem of Hope was recited by Michelle Moore. The Recognition of Survivors was done by Annie Quarterman, Sisters Network Cancer Survivor. A presentation was made by Jewel Daniels to Ms. Quarterman. Ashani Johnson-Turbes and Yasmine Zavahir, Macro International, Inc. delivered the closing remarks.

This project is free of charge to participants. Space is limited. Contact Jane Dukes at 912-354-8888 or by email at: jdukes@danielscommunicat ionsgroup.com .

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