October 17 and 18, 2007
We had a wonderful two-day Breast Cancer Awareness Project at Agape Community Center. On Day 1, guests could take in the exhibits and pick up plenty of free literature. Cardinal Stritch University's College of Nursing helped with some exhibits, and our own Denise Wooten coordinated several other displays. This is actually our third year hosting this event, and each year we get excellent participation and lots of interest. Almost everyone was wearing a pink ribbon!
On Day 2 of this special event, a group of women from the neighborhood gathered to talk frankly about breast cancer, and to commit to having an annual mammogram. Several breast cancer survivors, and their family members, shared their stories. Almost every single person in the room (about 25 people) had experiences of how cancer had touched their lives. There was a strength and a positive spirit among us, and we really appreciated the chance to be together in conversation.
