Black women in the United States are less likely to get breast cancer than white women, but they’re also more likely to die from it — a fact that researchers increasingly believe has at least as much to do with biology as with access to health care and screening tools like mammography.
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On Saturday, October 1, 2011 — walkers, volunteers, corporations and community supporters from throughout the Dallas/Cedar Hill community will unite to walk and address the risks of breast cancer among African American women and women of color. The Celebrating Life Foundation will provide culturally relevant information to the community and raise money to continue the work of the foundation. Register today for this day of fun that helps so many.
What
The Sister to Sister Fitness Festival is a day of breast cancer education activities, specifically targeting African American women, as well as women of color and their families.
When
October 1, 2011 at 8:30 am
Where
Cedar Hill Recreation Center
310 East Parkerville Road
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
For more information call the Celebrating Life Foundation at 972-501-9981 extension 110.