Articles tagged with: the white house
Looking Forward: There’s More Work to Be Done ” It’s an honor to be recognized as a Champion of Change in the breast cancer community. I’m truly humbled to be in the company of so many other amazing advocates working to change the status quo for women affected by breast cancer. The September 27th roundtable […]
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About Joining Forces, the initiative started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr.Jill Biden to bring attention to the unique needs and strength of America’s military families … … > About Joining Forces The First Lady and Dr. Biden have met with military families, learned about their successes and challenges, and made it their priority to […]
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Dedication to Affecting Real Change ” Sitting around in a circle with 14 other Champions of Change, I am overwhelmed by the intense passion surrounding me, the commitment of each one of the champions towards a common goal of finding a cure for breast cancer. The women on the dais, and all those in the […]
Advocating for Equal Breast Cancer Care Everywhere ” The Champions of Change program is testament to the impact that one person can have in improving our world. As I listened to the other Champions in the fight against breast cancer, I was struck by the passion and dedication we all have for this important battle. […]
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Giving Back by Giving Hope “I am a 3 time cancer survivor, 2 times with breast and 1 with colorectal. My breast cancer of 29 years ago resulted in several surgeries and double mastectomies. My diagnosis has led me to volunteer work that has greatly impacted my life. I am a mother of 4 and […]
Sharing Hope for a Cure ” I volunteer in Nevada for The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. I volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 12 years following my breast cancer diagnosis to educate others about the importance of early detection. I wanted to […]
Shakira: Improving Latino Education Crucial to Community and to America’s Economic Competitiveness. Latin American pop star Shakira participates in a meeting of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Commission. President Obama appointed the singer to the Commission on the basis of her extensive philanthropic work on this issue. (by Adam Garber). ” […]
Champions of Change: Leaders in the Fight Against Breast Cancer “To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, last week leaders in the fight to end breast cancer participated in a roundtable discussion at the White House. The leaders included activists, scientists and health care providers who are making a difference in this fight every day. […]
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Uniting to Focus on Ending Breast Cancer ” I wasn’t sure what to expect as I traveled to DC earlier this week to be honored with a Champions of Change award from the White House. I was excited about the prospect of meeting Administration officials and felt honored to have been selected for such a […]
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Shifting Our Focus to Make Truly Meaningful Progress to End Breast Cancer ” I am a 14 year survivor of inflammatory breast cancer, and have a strong family history of the disease, both my mother and grandmother died of breast cancer. On Tuesday, 9/27 I was honored to participate in a Champions of Change discussion […]
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