Sisters for the Cure 2011

Event type: Community Event
Location

 

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Saturday, December 10 • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

 


THE POWER, THE PASSION & THE PROMISE TO BEAT BREAST CANCER

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT

If you are interested in receiving information on next year's event, please send your name & address to info@komenphiladelphia.org "Attn: Sisters for the Cure"

 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in

 

Mistress of Ceremonies: Natasha Brown, Anchor, CBS 3/The CW Philly
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Breakfast Session

 

- Welcome: Natasha Brown, Anchor, Eyewitness News on CBS 3 & The CW Philly 57 (pictured)

- Introduction: Jennie Johnson, Breast Cancer Survivor

- Opening PresentationALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER

  • No More Secrets:  a short play by Kimberly Brown, performed by the Tabernacle International Deliverance Church Drama Ministry, with breast health information from Donnee Patterson, MD, Family Medicine Physician and Director of Medical Community Outreach, Albert Einstein Medical Center

  • Geneticist's Review of a Family with Gene Mutation & Discussion of Genetic Risk: Darnelle L. Dorsainville, MS; Certified Genetic Counselor, Albert Einstein Medical Center

  • Common Myths & Misconceptions About Breast Cancer: Lisa Jablon, MD, FACS; Breast Surgeon and Director of the Breast Program, Albert Einstein Medical Center

  • Story from a Survivor: Women In Need Program, Albert Einstein Medical Center

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Group Sessions & Mammogram signups for Eligible Women

Click here for a list of topics & presenters.

 
 All guests will have the opportunity to attend each 1-hour session.

 


Keynote Speaker: Ahmeenah Young, President & CEO, PA Convention Center Authority
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 
Lunch Session

- Mistress of Ceremonies: Natasha Brown, Anchor, Eyewitness News on CBS 3 & The CW Philly

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- Welcome: Elaine I. Grobman, Executive Director, Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for

the Cure

- Invocation: Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake, Vine Memorial Baptist Church of Philadelphia; Vice-

President, Government Relations, Independence Blue Cross

- Keynote Address, "The Power & The Passion to End Breast Cancer": Ahmeenah Young, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (pictured)

- Power of the Promise Community Service Award: Jerry T. Jordan, President, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers

- Inspired by Life: Jennie Johnson, Breast Cancer Survivor

- Lunch & Celebration of The Promise

  • Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Choir

  • PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company

 

CIRCLE OF PROMISE

Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Circle of Promise is designed to further engage African Americans in the fight against breast cancer. Be embraced in the Circle of Promise at Sisters for the Cure, while also learning how you can join this movement to motivate and empower the community. Also visit: www.Komen.org/Circle

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
GlaxoSmithKline Oncology

 

Additional Dates

Dec 10, 2011