Sylvia Dunnavant, author and photographer who wants to inspire and
motivate women and girls all over the world to live the life that God
has intended them to live.
USmile Magazine interviewed the writer/poet Ms. Dunnavant about her
upcoming projects and her passion to help other women.
When: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Where:
Cedar Ridge Preserve
7171 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75249 USA
Phone: 972.709.7784
Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Donation $10.00
Proceeds from this event will go to support the efforts of the Celebrating Life Foundation for breast cancer awareness. If you can’t attend, please send a donation to
The Celebrating Life Foundation,
12100 Ford Road, Suite 100,
Dallas, Texas 75234
Phone: 972-501-9981 x 110
($3.00 for each participant will go to the Cedar Ridge Preserves.)
On Saturday, February 9th designer Anthony Mark Hankins will host his 3rd annual breast cancer awareness tea at the Atelier located at 5450 Gaston Ave., Dallas, Texas 75214. The event will take place from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a fashion show at 1:00 PM, which will give a sneak preview of Hankins’ fabulous fashions.
Losing a mother and a sister to breast cancer, Anthony Mark Hankins’ assistant, Isacc Birdlong says, “Both Anthony and I have been touched by breast cancer and we are very committed to the cause.” With enthusiasm he adds, “We were so excited with the success of last years event, we can’t wait for this one.”
The first 100 people to register for this event will receive a special gift pack. There will also be free mammograms provided by St. Paul Mammography Unit for those without insurance. To schedule a mammogram please contact the Celebrating Life foundation at 972-501-9981 ext. 110.
The Celebrating Life Foundation will receive 20% of proceeds from all sales. There is a $10.00 donation requested for this event.
The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non- profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risks of breast cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment.
State Farm Insurance Companies is a sponsor of this event. Renee Syler of CBS/11 will be the Mistress of Ceremony for the Fashion Show.
State Farm Insurance Companies has once again demonstrated its commitment to the African-American community through a donation of $25,000 to the Celebrating Life Foundation, a leading foundation in promoting breast cancer awareness among African-American and other women of color.
“We take pride in the fact Sate Farm is partnering with the Celebrating Life Foundation to assist them in furthering their outreach efforts and enhancing their ability to implement effective programs targeting the African American community,” said Linda H. Tyson, Multi-Cultural Markets Manager for State Farm Insurance Companies.
The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 5, 700 African American women will die from breast cancer this year. According to Sylvia Dunnavant, Founder and Executive Director of the Celebrating Life Foundation, “Many of those deaths will be attributed to women presenting in the later stages of the disease. It is extremely important that we educate our women about breast cancer, so that they realize that breast cancer does not have to be a death
sentence. Early detection is the key. With early detection it increases our longevity, as well as our options for treatment.”
State Farms Insurance Companies, is the community outreach sponsor for the organization this year and their financial commitment will assist the foundation with all their actives this year, including: Anthony Mark Hankins’ Breast Cancer Awareness Tea, The Pastor’s Wives Breakfast, 2nd Annual Sister to Sister (5K) Fitness Festival, Super Sunday 2001, Celebrating Life Conference Weekend and a breast cancer survivors retreat.
“We have already distributed over a million African American breast self exam cards across the country, as well as serving thousands of churches with our Super Sunday program. With corporate support like State Farm’s we are empowered to increase our efforts, “states Dunnavant.
For further information as to how you can become involved with the efforts of the Celebrating Life Foundation call 800-207-0992.
Many people look to October as breast cancer awareness month, but for Renee Hornbuckle, co-pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship, breast cancer is something she is aware of every day.
“For me breast cancer is a personal commitment, because I have lost three cousins to the disease and I have two sisters that are breast cancer survivors,” said Hornbuckle, who is known for being in the forefront of women’s issues.
Hornbuckle will serve as co-chairperson, along with Debbie Denmon of “Good Morning Texas,” for the 4th Annual Sister to Sister Fitness Festival (5k) walk race, which will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Kiest Park in Dallas, Texas.
“We are very excited to have both Renee Hornbuckle and Debbie Denmon assist us with the Sister to Sister Fitness Festival (5K) walk/race this year,” states Sylvia Dunnavant, Founder and Executive Director of the Celebrating Life Foundation. “I know both women are committed to their own personal health, and to overall healthy lifestyles. Although our main focus is breast cancer, we think it is very important to reduce our risk from all diseases to promote overall healthy lifestyles and that is our primary focus this year,” added Dunnavant.
The Festival will begin with an aerobic workout at 8:00 a.m., and the walk race will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Personal fitness consultants Vern Thomas and Harold Owens, from F.I.T. Body, as well as representatives from Bally Total Fitness health club will be on hand to assist people in making a personal commitment to a health lifestyle.
There will be 18 vendor booths providing health-related information including nutrition, body fat analysis, blood pressure screenings, and bone marrow donations. Mammograms will also be available for women over the age of 35. For mammogram appointments you may call 214-648-7421.
Even the kids will have an opportunity to take part in the festival, because there will be a special children’s area. This area will include clowns and face painting.
The corporate supporters for the Sister to Sister (5k) Fitness Festival include State Farm Insurance Companies, Aetna Health Care, Wells Fargo, Wal-Mart, Starbucks, the Dallas Examiner, KHVN and the Dallas Weekly.
Celebrity hosts for this event are Angelique Tege, Antonio Johnson, Tonya Hall, Dianne Gibson, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Lynne Haze and Reverend Sheron Patterson.
There is a registration fee of $20.00 for walkers and runners; however, the festival activities are free to the public. Registration forms may be picked up at participating locations or printed from the Sister to Sister Fitness Festival website, www.celebratinglife.kintera.org.
The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risks of breast cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment.
Whether you’re in a relationship or looking, you’ll fall head over heals in love with designer Anthony Mark Hankins latest line. For the third straight year you’ll have an opportunity for a preview of his outstanding fashions, and just in time for Valentine Day.
On Saturday, February 9th designer Mr. Hankins will host his annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tea benefiting the Celebrating Life Foundation at the Atelier. It’s located at 5450 Gaston Ave., Dallas, Texas 75214. The event will take place from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a fashion show at 1:00 PM.
Anthony Mark Hankins’ assistant, Isacc Birdlong (who lost a mother and a sister to breast cancer) said, “Both Anthony and I have been touched by breast cancer and we are very committed to the cause.”
This year’s Tea promises to be even more bedazzling. Birdlong said, “We were so excited with the success of last years event, we can’t wait for this one.”
The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to the education African-American and other women of color about the risks of breast cancer. Mr. Hankins has so graciously consented to share a generous portion of the proceeds of the event to support a cause that is dear to his heart.
A nominal $10 donation is requested of those attending. The first 100 to register will receive a gift pack. There will also be free mammograms for the uninsured. They’re being provided by St. Paul Mammography Unit.
To schedule a mammogram please contact (CLF) at 972-501-9981 ext. 110.
State Farm Insurance Companies is a sponsor of this event. Debra Mars of Mars Promotions is program chairwoman. Channel 11′s Renee Syler will serve as Mistress of Ceremony for the Fashion Show.
Daphne Maxwell Reid will be the keynote speaker for the seventh annual Celebrating Life Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon. Reid is known as Aunt Viv, the matriarch on NBC’s hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air;” for her role of Hannah Griffin on the CBS comedy series “Frank’s Place” in which she co-starred with her husband, Tim Reid; and for her role as Eartha on the Showtime series, “Linc’s”. She will be joined by none other than gospel singing sensation, Vickie Winans.
The name “Winans” is synonymous with gospel music, and *Vickie Winans*definitely lives up to her name after 17 years of continuously singing the good news of Jesus Christ. The captivating vocals of this multi-talented artist are like a soulful, finely tuned instrument that piques the emotions and uplifts the spirit. Vickie has ahigh-powered, energetic, yet smooth and inspirational style as showcased in all her Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award and NAACP Award–winning albums.Reid and Winans are no strangers to the Celebrating Life Foundation, which is geared toward education.
“It only seems fitting to have Daphne as our keynote speaker as we celebrate our seven-year anniversary. She can truly attest to our growth, because she has been with us since the very beginning. She hosted our kick-off six years ago in Washington, DC with Carson Products,” said Sylvia Dunnavant, founder and executive director of the Foundation.
“There is no doubt we are ecstatic about Vickie joining us again as well. I don’t know of any other gospel performer that has the type of stamina she has. I can’t think of a better combination for our seventh anniversary,” added Dunnavant.
Reid is very familiar with breast cancer, and admits that she became aware of breast cancer at the age of nine, when her mother had a benign lump removed. However, the issue really became a passion of hers when her cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I grew up with her, but I watched her fade away because of this devastating disease. It was at that point I realized I must become vigilant for my friends and relatives,” said Reid.
“We too are vulnerable to this disease. We must stay on guard because without our health our community loses a strong force of womanpower,” states Reid, regarding the high mortality rate of African American women to breast cancer.
The Celebrating Life Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held October 5th at 11:30 AM at the Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas. The Celebrating Life Foundation promotes breast cancer awareness among African American women.
The luncheon will also include a hat presentation featuring couturier designs by Dallas designer Rita Morgan.
This year CLF will pay a post mortem tribute to Paula McClure, and honor Pastor E.K. Bailey, Senior Pastor of Concord Missionary Baptist Church, for his tenacious fight with cancer. The organization will also present the *“Lifetime Award”* to Barbara Hawkins with American Airlines for her continuous support.
The weekend will culminate on Saturday evening with a gospel concert hosted by Reid and featuring Vickie Winans, Bernard James, the Inspiring Body of Christ Mass Choir (IBOC), and St. John Missionary Baptist Mass Choir at IBOC Church located at 7710 South Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237. The concert will be free with a contribution to breast cancer.
Tickets for the luncheon are $50 and may be purchased through the Celebrating Life Foundation. State Farm Insurance Companies, American Airlines, Bank One, USFI, Wells Fargo and KHVN are sponsoring this event. For more information, contact the Celebrating Life Foundation at 972-501-9983, or visit their website at www.celebratinglife.org
On Saturday, September 15, 2001 the Celebrating Life Foundation will host its 2nd annual Sister to Sister (5k) Fitness Festival at Kiest Park in Dallas, Texas.
“After the success of last year’s event, we decided to make the Sister to Sister Fitness Festival (5K) an annual program,” states Sylvia Dunnavant the Founder and Executive Director the Celebrating Life Foundation. “We think it is very important to promote overall healthy lifestyles in our community, therefore this event is the perfect well- rounded way to promote general health, ” added Dunnavant.
“However, because the primary focus of this event is to promote breast cancer awareness in the African American Community we will have special gift packs and as well as free mammograms which will be provided by St. Paul Mammography Unit, ” states Dunnavant.
The Festival will began with a race/walk at 8:30 am and will include various health screenings being provided by Parkland Health System. There will be 18 vendor booths providing health-related information including nutrition, body fat analysis, blood pressure screenings, and body building consultations.
Even the kids will have an opportunity to take parking in the festival, because there will be clowns; face painting and finger print identifications.
The corporate supporters for the Sister to Sister (5k) Fitness Festival include State Farm Insurance Companies, American Airlines, Bank One, USFI, HBO, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, KRNB, Kraft, Guaranty Federal Bank, Southwestern Bell, Colorplast, PRO-LINE INTERNATIONAL, Nordstrom, KHVN and the Dallas Weekly are some of the corporate supporters of this event.
Senator Royce West, Crystal Thornton, Lynne Haze, Antonio Johnson, Tonya Hall, Willis Johnson, Anthony Mark Hankins, Fred Marsh, and Jim Washington are celebrity host for this event.
There is a registration fee of $15.00 for walkers and runners; however the festival activities are free to the public. Registration forms may be picked at participating 7-Eleven stores or printed from the Celebrating Life Foundation’s website, www.celebratinglife.org.
The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non- profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risks of breast cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment.
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April is national cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society over 20,000 African American women were diagnosed with breast cancer last year. In honor of cancer awareness month the Celebrating Life Foundation will bring together three prominent females that are known for ministering and mentoring women for a revival benefiting breast cancer awareness.
Rev. Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, Wanda Bolton Davis and Rev. Ouida Lee will all be featured speakers at the *Third Annual* *Sisters Reaching Sisters Revival benefiting the Celebrating Life Foundation on April 14 through April 16, which will be hosted at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church nightly at 7:00 PM.
“This is the third year we have done this event and it keeps getting better and better his,” states Founder and Executive Director of the Celebrating Life Foundation, Sylvia Dunnavant. “I am extremely excited that it this year we are bringing together three women who have made distinctive makes in ministering to women,” said Dunnavant
“As we continue to make our focus not only on breast cancer but healthy lifestyles, I think the revival is a very important event. The revival focuses on our spiritual well being. Over the years I have seen many women overcome insurmountable odds because of their faith. This year our theme is: “I’ve been through the storm, but I am still standing”. Some of the survivors that we are involved with have had reoccurrence from cancer within the last year. I think it is important that people realize that you can deal with cancer twice and still live life more abundantly,” said Dunnavnt. Dunnavant said that she is not just encouraging breast cancer survivors to attend this event, but everyone, because cancer touches us all is some way or another.
“Despite the inroads that have been made in the fight against breast cancer African American women still tend to die at a disportiate rate from this devastating disease. Therefore we must exhaust ever-possible medium to make sure our women are aware, and are taking the necessary precautions to engage in early detection,” said Dunnavant.
The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non- profit organization devoted to educating the African American community and women of color about the risks of breast cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment.
For more information about the revival or the Celebrating Life Foundation, Please contact or call 972-501-9983 or visit their website at www.celebratinglife.org.
The Celebrating Life Foundations Presents “The Third Annual Sisters Reaching Sisters Revival” April 14 – 16, 2004
Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - Rev. Dr. Sheron C. Patterson
Thursday, April 15, 2004 – Wanda Bolton-Davis
Friday, April 16, 2004 – Pastor Ouida Lee
St. Luke Community United Methodist Church
Pastor Tyrone Gordon
5710 East R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75223
214-821-2970
(Services begin nightly at 7:00 PM)
Theme: (I have been through the storm, but I’m still standing) Psalms 55: 1-8
