Latinas United for the Cure 2010
Hundreds of Latina women from multiple generations fueled up with Yoplait and granola bars before two hours of interactive learning in Breast Cancer 101 and Survivor group sessions.
Student volunteers helped participants become oriented with the day’s program and find the group sessions that best addressed their breast health needs.
Harris T. Bock, Esq., Member of the Komen Philadelphia Board of Director and Diana Winokur served as mentors for student volunteers - embracing them in the empowerment of the event.
Victoria Komen (left), Education/Marketing Assistant and Lisa Cheresnowsky, Event Coordinator for the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate enjoy the results of a year of planning and hard word for the event.
Carmen Paris, MPH, APM, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Lourdes Health System and Dr. Claudia Corona, Reading Hospital Medical Center present “Breast Cancer 101” in Spanish (pictured front to back).
Important information about the PA HealthyWoman program was provided to help participants learn more about accessing free mammograms and other services for women in need.
The expert panel for the Survivor Session, in Spanish (l-r): Dr. Elisa V. Bandera, Dr. David Allerdice, Mercedes Carrasquillo, Dr. Generosa Grana, and Dr. Pablo Lavagnini
The expert panel for the Breast Cancer 101, in English (l-r): Tynisha Davis, BEBASHI, Volunteer Ebony Davis, and Dr. Angelica Montesano, Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Hundreds of women learned about risk factors, early prevention practices, myths and facts, where to get help and more in the Spanish Breast Cancer 101 session.
Presenters of the survivor session, from the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are Drs. Daniel A. Monti, Director, Anthony Bazzan & Aleeze Moss.
Ari D. Brooks, MD, (right) Assoc. Professor, Chief of Surgical Oncology, Drexel Univ. College of Medicine; Chair, Cancer Committee, Hahnemann Univ. Hosp. leads "Breast Cancer 101".
After hosting close to 1,000 people at Latinas United for the Cure with extraordinary hospitality, the staff at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown take a much-earned rest.
Members of Grupo Fuego demonstrate how it’s done before providing a quick lesson to member of the audience at the after session of Latinas United for the Cure.
The Women of Grupo Fuego get the audience into the spirit of celebration and empowerment.
The talented performers of Grupo Fuego prepare to dazzle the crowd with their energetic, celebratory dances.
The leader of Grupo Fuego surprises event participants with a free salsa lesson to spice up the afternoon.
Elaine I. Grobman, Executive Director of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate offers a loved-filled “Buenas dias, mis amigas” as well as a sincere “Gracias!” to the group.
Reverend Bonnie Camarda, Salvation Army, offers the invocation and invites everyone to celebrate the life of her mother, who lost her battle with breast cancer.
Keynote speaker, Heidi A. Ramirez, PhD Director, Urban Education Collaboration, Temple University College of Education shares her personal insights on breast cancer and being a Latina woman.
Dr. Generosa Grana, Director of the Cooper Cancer Institute & Assoc. Professor of Medicine, UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine speaks on the importance of clinical trials.
After a day of sharing, learning, inspiring and celebrating the 2010 Latinas United for the Cure participants left Marriott ready to empower their loved ones against breast cancer.
Titled “Empowering Generations for a World without Breast Cancer” the 2010 Latinas United for the cure was an undeniable success in doing just that.
Hostess of the afternoon program, Minorka Mercado, former Miss Venezuela, helps to united everyone in the room with a sense of pride for their Latina heritage and hope for the cure.
Tai Parks, Communications and Cancer Control Specialist, American Cancer Society, inspires the afternoon session with messages of hope, healing and ongoing support for the community.
The 2010 Latinas United for the Cure free outreach event was an opportunity for all generations to increase their awareness and united as a family against breast cancer.
