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SUMMARY:All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event\, sponsored by Touch\, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Our expo aims to raise cancer awareness\, promote healthy living\, and provide support to communities in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The event will take place on April 27\, 2024\, at the MQFactory\, located at 126 Leverington Ave\, Philadelphia\, Pa 19127\, from 10 am to 5 pm. \nThe “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the diverse needs of communities\, especially those facing higher cancer disparities. The primary objectives of the expo include: \nEducating and Empowering Communities: \nProviding resources and information on healthy living\, early detection\, family history\, sexual health\, genetic testing\, and self-advocacy.\nFocusing on high-risk and marginalized communities to ensure access to crucial information.\nSupporting Cancer Thrivers: \nOffering encouragement and connecting cancer thrivers to necessary assistance throughout their journey.\nCreating a supportive environment to foster resilience and community connection.\nRaising Awareness and Breaking Stigmas: \nDedicated to breaking stigmas surrounding testing through a day of awareness and support\nOffering free Bexa Breast Screening Exam and confidential HIV testing to the community.\nWe’re especially thrilled about the premiere documentary screening of “A Letter to My Sisters: the Erica Jo Robinson Story.” A Letter to My Sisters\, a breast cancer awareness documentary has garnered support from influential figures\, including Senator Coons of Delaware\, Rep Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware\, Lt Gov Bethany Hall-Long of Delaware\, and PA Speaker of the House\, Rep Joanna McClinton.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/all-things-cancer-wellness-expo/
LOCATION:MQFactory – Ricky Codio Studio\, 126 Leverington Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Owned Business,Community Events,Family-friendly,Free Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Byrd Cancer Education &amp%3B Advocacy Foundation":MAILTO:thaye@byrdcancerfoundation.org
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