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Texas Cancer Information is providing this space for community cancer coalitions to post information about upcoming meetings and events. The Community Events page will also provide information on cancer prevention, screening and educational events that may be of interest to coalition members and their communities.
To have your meeting or event posted here, please e-mail Texas Cancer Information at info@texascancer.info.
Texas Cancer Information is providing this space for community cancer coalitions to post information about upcoming meetings and events. To have your meeting or event posted here, please e-mail Texas Cancer Information at info@texascancer.info.
SPONSOR: The Houston Affiliate of the Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 7 pm to 11 pm
WHERE: Sheraton Suites Hotel, 2400 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027. (map and directions)
DESCRIPTION: Be transported to Venice as we celebrate the 7th anniversary of ILP at the Sheraton Suites Hotel on October 15 at 7:00pm at In Living Pink: Carnevale di Venezia. Slip into a vibrant world filled with dancing, live music, entertainment, photo booth fun, and silent auction. Masks and elaborate costumes are encourged. This year we will honor YSC co-founder Ms. Roberta Schwartz.
COST: Individual tickets are $75/each and may be purchased online at youngsurvival.org/Houston. If you would like to donate an item for our auction or be a sponsor, please see the documents tab or contact us. To reserve a room at the Sheraton Suites under the YSC room block, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/youngsurvivalcondition. Thank you for your support!
CONTACT: E-mail yschouston@youngsurvival.org, or visit the YSC Houston website at http://www.youngsurvival.org/houston.
SPONSOR: Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
WHEN: October 20 & 21, 2011
WHERE: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77007 (map)
DESCRIPTION: The 2011 Breast Health Summit topics and activities will focus on the need to educate, navigate, and advocate through, around and across the gaps so that no woman with breast cancer goes untreated.
AGENDA:Agenda Day 1COST: Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and attendance to both days of the Summit. $50 for both days for Individual, Certified Health Education Specialist, Community Health Worker, Healthcare Professional or Breast Cancer Survivor. $50 for Day o1 Only or Day 2 Only for Nurse or Social Worker. $85 for Both Days for Nurse or Social Worker. To register online Click Here. Those who need to pay by check: Please contact Kerry Ingram, Program Coordinator, at kingram@therose.org or 281-464-5336.
Breast Cancer & Access to Care: The Texas State of Affairs
Break & Tai Chi
Reclaiming Intimacy: Breast Cancer Sexuality Issues and Answers
Lunch & Learn: Antioxidants & Supplements (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)
Men & Breast Cancer
Pink Pilates & Break
Integrative Oncology & the Power of Lifestyle Change
Agenda Day 2
Psychosocial/Spiritual Support for Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors and Their Families throughout the Cancer Continuum
Professional Track:Survivor Track:
- Lymphedema and Latest Research Initiatives for Lymphedema
- Navigating the Impact of Breast Cancer: Finances & Resources
- Examining Advances in Management of Breast Cancer during the Last 30 Years
Community Health Worker Track:
- Looking forward after Breast Cancer
- Navigating the Impact of Breast Cancer: Finances & Resources
- Renewed Hope through Clinical Trials
- Individual and Familial Breast Health Service Coordination issues in the Community: The Role of the Community Health Worker
- Advocating for Breast Health by Community Health Workers Starting at the Community Level
- Interpersonal Relationship Challenges and Strategies in Breast Health Patients: An Exploration at the Familial Level
CONTACT: Call (281)464-5336 e-mail kingram@therose.org, or visit the summit website at http://breasthealthcollaborativeoftexas.org/Summit/index.html.
SPONSOR: D'Feet Breast Cancer, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011 @ 7:30 AM
WHERE: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas
DESCRIPTION: The Celebration of Life event is for survivors, families, friends. It features a 5k certified run, a 10k certified run, a 5k walk and a 1k kids' run and party.
D'Feet Breast Cancer provides mammograms to uninsured and underserved Galveston County women ages 40 to 64.
COST: Prices vary by date of registration and event. See online/PDF registration materials. Price includes t-shirt. Save race number for race day discounts. To register online Click Here. To download a printable PDF registration form Click Here
CONTACT: Call the 24-hr D'Feet hotline (409)771–5574, e-mail information@dfeetbreastcancer.com, or visit the website at http://www.dfeetbreastcancer.com/.
Amarillo Area Breast Health Coalition meets monthly the 4th Tuesday at noon in the AABHC office conference room at 301 S. Polk St., Suite 740, Amarillo TX. Interested in learning more about AABHC and it’s programs? You are encouraged to attend! Contact Sharon Felts for more information at 806-331-4710 or sharon.felts@aabhc.org or visit our website at www.aabhc.org.
Upcoming AABHC Events:
- October 27, 2010 - Breakfast of Champions brunch at the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom
Champions of Breast Health have a unique opportunity to honor the many individuals and organizations who help in the battle against breast cancer. On October 27, 2010, we will host the first annual Breakfast of Champions brunch at the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom. Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy will speak about her own experiences with breast cancer.
The event will honor those in the community and panhandle who have made significant contributions to education and outreach to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer, especially in the uninsured and underserved women in the Texas Panhandle. Those to be recognized will represent: Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Business, Corporation, or Foundation, Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Youth Volunteer (Individual or group). The individuals and organizations that support efforts to eradicated breast cancer in our area are many and merit recognition. One life lost to breast cancer is one too many.
For more information about this event and sponsorship opportunities, call Liza Vargas at the AABCH office at 331-4710.- 2011 Bra Talk
Has your life been touched by breast cancer? Do you have a story to share with others? What about sharing your story through the medium of art? Amarillo Area Breast Health Coalition provides survivors, friends and family a canvas on which to share their experience. AABHC is currently accpeting bra art for its 2011 exhibit season.
For more information about this unique, artistic and staisfying way to share your story, contact AABHC at 806-331-4710 or email sharon.felts@aabhc.org
Texas Cancer Information is providing this space for organizations or groups to post training opportunities for community cancer coalitions or their members. To have your training event posted here, please e-mail Texas Cancer Information at info@texascancer.info.
Texas Cancer Information is providing this space for information on cancer prevention, screening and educational events that may be of interest to coalition members and their communities.
To have your event posted here, please e-mail Texas Cancer Information at info@texascancer.info.
SPONSOR: Marathon Oil Corporation
WHEN: Saturday, October 1, 2011. Arrive in Downtown Houston by at least 7:00am so you can park and walk to the designated staging area for your event, near the start line before the Opening Ceremonies. Allow ample time for possible traffic delays and parking entrance lines in the area due to the high volume of vehicles headed into downtown. (map, directions and schedule)
WHERE: The 2011 route is predominantly located on the inbound and outbound lanes of Allen Parkway. The Survivor Celebration and Sponsor expo area will still take place in Downtown Sam Houston Park. Arrive Early! (map, directions and schedule)
DESCRIPTION: The Komen Houston Race for the Cure is the largest footrace in Houston with more than 35,000 participants including 2,000 breast cancer survivors and thousands of volunteers, supporters and onlookers. Through the Race, the Affiliate hopes to raise more than $3.5 million for breast cancer education, screening, treatment and cutting-edge research. We encourage you to celebrate with us and hope that you continue by our side in our journey to another great year!
The Race is a certified USATF 5K (3.1 miles) course with running and walking events for everyone from competitive runners to families. Events are open to men, women and children. By running, walking or 'sleeping in' on Race morning, you are making a difference!
COST: Walk in Registration:
- $30 Survivor
- $40 Adult
- $45 Competitive Adult Runner
- $25 Child Age 15 and under
- $30 Child Competitive Runner
- $50 Sleep in for the Cure
CONTACT: Visit The Houston Affliate for Komen for the Cure website at http://www.komen-houston.org.
The Texas Cancer Information Community Cancer Coalitions Database provides information regarding local, regional and county-level cancer coalitions throughout Texas. Those who are interested in joining the fight against cancer now have the opportunity to see if there is a local coalition in their area. Coalitions can also find helfpul information from the Texas Cancer Control Toolkit and other sources on the Community Cancer Coalitions page.