Latinas for the Cure
Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas opens the celebration with festive music.
The event title, "Empowering Generations" was taken to heart as all ages were embraced in the experience.
Nearly 100,000 women attended Latinas United for the Cure on March 7 for a day of untiy, empowerment and hope.
Ilia Garcia, news anchor for Noticias 65, served as mistress of ceremonies.
Carmen Paris, MPH (left) and Elaine I. Grobman, Executive Director of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, welcome the crowd.
WanLing Hung, Senior Cancer Control Specialist for the American Cancer Society, prepares the group for a day of education and interaction.
Dr. Generosa Grana, Director of the Cooper Cancer Institute, provides the keynote address, speaking about the connection between breast, cervical and ovarian cancers.
Investing more than five hours at the invent, Latina women appreciated numerous opportunities for education and to gain access to important breast care resources.
Participants took part in specialized workshops, offered in both Spanish and English, and had the opportunity to ask medical experts their questions.
Volunteer, Gloria Mercado, instructs workshop attendees on the processes for specialized education and a Q&A session.
Iris Riviera, Community Relations Manager for JEVS Human Services, was the recipient of a special award recognizing her outstanding activism in the Latina breast cancer movement.
Eight-year-old Kyra Leigh McKillip provides her special brand of inspiration and joy with a special vocal performance during the luncheon.
