2019 Evelyn B. Curtis Awardee | Jacqueline Beale, MPA
Jacqueline Beale, MPA Jacqueline Beale is a native of Washington, DC and is a current resident of Glenn Dale, Maryland. Jacqueline is a two-time 19-year breast cancer survivor. Her passion for ensuring access to adequate, affordable and integrated healthcare has led her to several volunteer opportunities and leadership roles. She currently serves as a National […]
TEAMING UP FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WALK by Julia Cole
See Full Post Did you know that this year alone, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has more than $60 million invested in breast cancer research to find more cures and save more lives? Did you know that one out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and possibly need this […]
WESTMINSTER HOSTS BREAST CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT
The Southwester Link Although the weather may have been windy and freezing cold on Saturday, March 4, the inside of Westminster Presbyterian Church, host site for the 2017 Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund Benefit Concert, permeated a sense of warmth, jubilation, and hope for a cure. The opening reception was decked out with an array […]
THELMA D. JONES RECEIVES TOP VOLUNTEER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CANCER ADVOCACY
See Full article at The Southwester.com Photo caption: Thelma D. Jones (center) is flanked by (left to right) Amber Stevens, state lead ambassador from Louisiana; Gary Reedy, CEO, American Cancer Society and ACS CAN; Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN; and Jeff Martin, senior director, field advocacy training for ACS CAN. Thelma D. Jones was […]
THELMA D. JONES BREAST CANCER FUND BENEFIT CONCERT
The Southwester.com The inaugural benefit concert for the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJ BCF) held recently at Westminster Church achieved its goals and was a remarkable success. The benefit provided excellent entertainment, served delightful food, raised needed funds, and was lots of fun. Sponsored by Safeway, Blind Whino Southwest Arts Club, Black Benefactors, World […]
THELMA D. JONES BREAST CANCER FUND BENEFIT CONCERT
Link to The Southwester The inaugural benefit concert for the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJ BCF) held recently at Westminster Church achieved its goals and was a remarkable success. The benefit provided excellent entertainment, served delightful food, raised needed funds, and was lots of fun. Sponsored by Safeway, Blind Whino Southwest Arts Club, Black […]
FIVE YEARS OF ACS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT IN SW
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Breast Cancer Support Group in Southwest is marking its fifth year of community work. The laudable impact of the SW ACS group includes providing a safe and supportive space for more than 300 women and men living with breast cancer, other cancers, and patients’ caretakers. The anniversary was officially celebrated […]
ANN FONFA TO SPEAK ON BREAST CANCER TREATMENTS
The Southwester Would you like to hear about one woman’s efforts to reduce her chances of a breast cancer reoccurrence? Are you interested in learning more about complementary and alternative methods (CAMs) for treating illness? Would you like to know how to reduce toxicities in your bodies? If your answer is “yes” to one or […]
