The Signature Program of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
“A Panel Discussion with TDJBCF Distinguished Ambassadors and Support Group Members”
Wednesday, Aril 17, 2024
TDJBCF Support Group Meeting
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund celebrates 14th Anniversary of the Founding of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
The Signature Program of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
“A Panel Discussion with TDJBCF Distinguished Ambassadors and Support Group Members”
Wednesday, Aril 17, 2024
Reception starts at 6:00 pm;
meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
555 Water Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
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Meeting ID: 894 4002 2022
Passcode: 759416
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Moderator and Facilitator
Carla D. Williams, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine & Public Health
Interim Director
Howard University Cancer Center
Program
Welcome Ms. Thelma D. Jones, AAS, CHW
Founder & Breast Cancer Champion
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
2023 President Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime
Achievement AwardOpening Prayer Mark Colbert, M. Div.’25
(2 minutes) Seminarian
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
Virginia Theological Seminary
Opening Remarks Lorraine Lynch Nagy, RN, MPH
(4 minutes) Staff Association Health Advocate &
Co-Founder
World Bank Group-IMF Breast Cancer
Support Group
Greetings Alejandra Hurtado de Mendoza, PhD
(3 minutes) Assistant Professor
Georgetown University
Musical Rendition Cecily
Vocalist, Songwriter & Voice Instructor
Introduction of Distinguished Panelists Carla D. Williams, PhD
Distinguished Panelists and Members Sheri Denkensohn-Trott, JD
of the TDJBCF Support Group Ambassador & Breast Cancer Survivor &
Co-Founder, Happy on Wheels, LLC
Ms. Sylvia Jackson
Ambassador & Breast Cancer Survivor
Ms. Anthia Peters
Ambassador & Breast Cancer Survivor
Ms. Scarlett S. Small, MPA, Ambassador
Former Caregiver & Board of Directors
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
Ms. Angela “Angie” Walker
Ambassador & Breast Cancer Survivor
Q&A Carla D. Williams, PhD
(10 minutes)Musical Rendition Cecily
Acknowledgements Thelma D. Jones, AAS, CHW
(5 minutes)
Closing Remarks Carla D. Williams, PhD
Special Thanks: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Howard University Cathy Hughes School of
Communications, Isaac J. Welch,’21, Howard University, Nana Afram, Mary Kay Sales Director,
Mary Kay Cosmetics, TDJBCF Newsletter Editor Lashanah Thomas-Walker, MA, TDJBCF
Ambassadors – Iva Ambush, Sheri Denkensohn-Trott, Brea Hickson, Sylvia Jackson, Rodney
Minor, Anthia Peters, Scarlett Small, Denise Triplett, and Angela “Angie” Walker, Pamela J.
Bradley, Former World Bank Manager, The Southwester, and the A-Team — Pentandra Digital
Marketing, LLC.
TDJBCF May Support Group Meeting: Wednesday, May 17, 20024 6 pm, TDJBCF
welcomes back Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, Executive Director, Life with Cancer and
Patient Experience, Inova Schar Cancer Institute at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 555 Water
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024 (venue tbc). Details to follow. For information, email
Book Release: “Caring for the Spirit of the Family Caregiver: Forty Days of Reflections to
Strengthen and Encourage” by Rev. Dr. Beryl Dennis is an uplifting compilation of devotional
reflections based on experiences shared by family caregivers who know the privilege and
struggle involved in caring for a loved one. The book encourages caregivers to seek spiritual
strength and wisdom from God and to replenish their spirit of compassion and love; it is a
resource for anyone involved with caring for others. For more details visit
www.beryldennisministries.com. To purchase a copy visit Amazon.
Newly-Released: I am With You – Love Letters to Cancer Patients – Edited by Nancy
Novack, Ph.D. and Barbara K. Richardson. Written by and for amazing cancer patients
everywhere. The book costs $20. To purchase, please send a check payable to Nancy’s List with
your shipping address to Nancy Novack, Ph.D., 6701 Rialto Boulevard, #6102, Austin, TX
78735. For information on discounted price quotes or to review the book before placing your
order, email [email protected]. Discount offered on orders of 20 books or more.
Newly-Released: Within the Fire, I Found My Voice – A Memoir by Ruth Redmond. Ruth shares her compelling and inspirational memoir of health and challenges faced with leading up to her breast cancer diagnosis. A twenty-seven-year career from the DC Fire & EMS Department,starting out as a career female firefighter and escalated her career throughout her tenure. Her focus and goal are to inspire others to believe in themselves going through life challenges and to utilize your personal mantra in the promotion of your health, wealth, faith, and physical and mental wellbeing. Become your own advocate of your path– live through your journey to fine your voice.
To order the book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Within-Fire-Found-My-Voice/dp/B0CJXKF26D.
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