EDUCATION * AWARENESS * PREVENTION * EARLY DETECTION * CELEBRATION
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WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT BREAST CANCER?
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Our goal is to educate the community, predominantly African-Americans and Hispanics, about the importance of early detection practices. Our programs strive to reduce cancer health disparities by providing the community with free educational resources and interventions. Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of women in annual early detection screening programs.
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Our Breast Cancer Outreach mission is to increase breast health awareness in the general and targeted populations on early detection and prevention through education, outreach and support.
Our two major interventions are: “Pink Ribbon Sunday” and “Friend to Friend”
Pink Ribbon Sunday, also referred to as “PRS,” is a breast health and mammogram awareness campaign. It is a free educational and awareness event held in faith-based or community-based settings usually during every Sunday in the month of October for “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. But it carries over to other times of the year such as National Women’s Health Week in April and the month of May on “Mother’s Day.” If you would like us to bring a PRS to your church or faith-based organization, email us at baentserviceslv@gmail.com
Friend to Friend (FTF) is designed to increase mammography utilization among all women, but especially low-income minority women residing in public housing or senior housing who are over 40. We hold FTF Parties with women's groups, communty centers or at your housing complexes anywhere in the Greater Las Vegas Valley. This community-based intervention consists of building-wide activities (including the posting of flyers and posters), a 1-2 hour event including food, raffles, a presentation about the benefits of mammograms, facilitator-led groups discussions. We encourage and empower women to take charge of their health with early detection practices. We also train participants to reach out to non-participants at their facilities about early detection and B & A’s resources. If you would like us to have a FTF Party at your facility or your women's group, email us at baentserviceslv@gmail.com.
2023 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES
CALENDAR
(Go to News/Calendar for current activities)
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
VILLA BOREGA MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
1111North Lamb Blvd, LV 89104
Friend to Friend Party
Hosted by Essie Tiffith
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
B & A Community Partner Event:
NEVADA CANCER CONTROL SUMMIT
Hosted by Nevada Cancer Coalition
Carpenters International Training Ctr
212 Carpenters Un Way, LV 89119
https://nevadacancercoaliton.org
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Special Event Benefitting
B & A Entertainment Services
Shades of Strength
Breast Cancer Brunch
Sponsored by
Sophisticated Snapshotz
Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails
Contact: Anthony Adgers at
702-559-2228
Website: snapshotz@c2ckru.net
Suggested Donation: $25 per person
(Donation does not include the cost for brunch)
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023
PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER – 11am
1229 E. Carson St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Bishop Victor Hinds, Pastor
B & A Contacts:
Sandy Lowe: 702-279-8463
Linda Haley-Willis: 702-985-3848
Email: lindawillis67@yahoo.com
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PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
BREATH OF LIFE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER – 2:30 pm
2808 E. Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Bishop James B. Lee, Sr. Pastor
Adrian Hudson Lee, Co-Pastor
B & A & Church Contact:
Chief Apostle Dr. Beverly Wells (702)752-5334
Email: pastorwellsb1.bw@gmail.com
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
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B & A Community Partner Event
THE WITNESS PROJECT OF
LAS VEGAS
11TH Breast & Cervical Cancer Awareness
Symposium – Santa Fe Hotel
4949 N. Rancho DR, LV 89130
Tickets: $50 each
Contact: DORRIE JENKINS
702-401-7808
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023
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PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN – 10am
Pastor Adolf Kunen
4601 Wets Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV 89108
B & A Contact: Linda Haley-Willis
702-985-3848
Linda's Email: lindawillis67@yahoo.com
PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
PROGRESSIVE PILGRIMS FELLOWSHIP – 11am
5719 E. Judson, Las Vegas, NV 89156
Pastor Edward Cooper
B & A Contact: Sandy Lowe
702-279-8463
Sandy’s Email: nursesan@cox.net
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
POWER HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST -11am
Superintendent Willie Blanche and
First Lady Evelyn Blanche
1216 W. Adams, Las Vegas, NV 89106
B & A Contacts:
Linda Haley-Willis 702-985-3848
Email: lindawillis67@yahoo.com
Tameka Brown 702-503-7873
Email: tamekab.prs@gmail.com
PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
TWO CHURCHES COLLABORATING: 11am
HARVEST OF FAITH MINISTRY
1849 N. Lamb Bl. Las Vegas, NV. 89115
Pastor Lloyd Hall & 1st Lady
Missionary Debbie Hall
HOF Church Contact: Lady Debbie Hall
Email: dh12527@gmail.com
Lady Hall’s (702)283-0569
Collaborating Church/Guests:
BREATH OF LIFE
Bishop James B. Lee, Sr. Pastor
Adrian Hudson Lee, Co-Pastor
BOF Church Contact:
Chief Apostle Dr. Beverly Wells
(702)752-5334
B & A Lead Volunteer:
Sandy Lowe 702-279-8463
Sandy’s Email: nursesan@cox.net
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023
PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES OF HIS GLORY – 11am
2721 Coran Lane, LV,NV 89106
Pastors Simmie and Bessie Richard
B & A Contact: Dorrie Jenkins
Email: dorrietheloved1@msn.com
Phone: 702-401-7808
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PINK RIBBON SUNDAY EVENT
POWER OF THE WORD MINISTRY
Pastor Vinson Clary and Lady Ramona Clary
1401 N Decatur Blvd #2, Las Vegas, NV
Lead Volunteer: Linda Haley-Willis
Assistants: Fanchon Black shire,Tameka Brown
Survivor: Alyce Brown
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Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime?
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According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.
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Many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a professional screening.
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African-Americans have the highest death rate for cancer overall. They have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than White people.
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Every person should know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and should practice and participate in early detection activities.
"Celebrating Life, Increasing Awareness, Inspiring Hope"
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Our evidence-based interventions began in 2017 when we determined that the mainstream cancer organizations in Southern Nevada did not have any direct interventions in predominately African-American communities. That year we reached 224 women with our lifesaving interventions. In 2018, our volunteers reached over one thousand residents and 600 women in the minority community during this successful campaign. in 2019, we reached our goal of 750 women.
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We use two grassroots interventions: “The Pink Ribbon Sunday Program” and “Friend to Friend’. Both projects have been validated as evidence-based cancer control programs (EBCCP) by the National Cancer Institute and The Department of Health and Human Services Office On Women's Health. They are designed with equity in mind. Our cost-effective strategies utilize volunteers, without any employees, thus decreasing the operational budget tremendously.
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Evidence-based cancer prevention and control intervention programs have the following characteristics:
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Implemented in community or clinical settings for specific populations
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Developed and tested by researchers
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Include evidence-based program materials and evaluation tools
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​BREAST CANCER PROGRAM DIRECTOR
LINDA HALEY-WILLIS:
(702) 985-4838
Email: lindawillis67@yahoo.com
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FRIEND TO FRIEND COORDINATOR:
CHERYL BALLARD
(702) 366-6234
Email: baentserviceslv@gmail.com
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ASSISTANT PINK RIBBON COORDINATOR
CHERYL BALLARD
(702) 366-6234
EMAIL: baentserviceslv@gmail.com
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The Pink Ribbon Campaign and Friend to Friend
have become a permanent fixture in underserved communities.
A special thanks to our Partners and collaborators
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NEVADA CANCER COALITION
BRADFORD FAMILY REUNION
THEWITNESS PROJECT OF LAS VEGAS
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New Life Christian Center, Pink Tea Party, Moments of Blessings
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Progressive Pilgrim's Fellowship
Three Square Pantry Workers, Nevada Health Center's Mammovan
Breath of Life Family Worship Center ,Power House Ministries,
Power of the Word Ministries
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Our 2019-2024 Partners have been inspiring and committed:
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Harvest of Faith Ministries, New Life Christian Center, Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship
Kingdom Life Ministries Church of God in Christ, Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Nellis Baptist Church, Moments of Blessings House of Prayer
Power House Church of God in Christ, Power of the Word Ministries
Covenant of Love Ministries, God’s Word For Life, Santa Barbara Palms Senior Housing
2018 Partners: A Special “Thanks” to Our Community Partners
spreading the word and promoting life-saving education:
Harvest of Faith Ministries, New Life Christian Center, Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship
Kingdom Life Ministries Church of God in Christ, Bread of Life Ministries of His Glory
Moments of Blessings House of Prayer, Power House Church of God in Christ
Power of the Word Ministries, Covenant of Love Ministries, God’s Word For Life
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