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Deltas Offer Cancer Education and Awareness Program
Special to The Truth
Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
is working in collaboration with Susan G. Komen Northwest
Ohio & YWCA Northwest Ohio- EncorePlus to present “Cheers to
Your Health…. A Celebration of World Cancer Awareness Day”.
The Celebration of World Cancer Awareness Day program is
scheduled for Saturday February 4, 2017 from 9:30 a.m to
1:00 p.m. at Mercy Senior Wellness Center, 545 Indiana
Avenue. This program is expected to provide cancer
education, cancer contact information, breast health
educator training, free health screenings, and outreach
opportunities in Lucas and Wood Counties.
This year the Physical and Mental Health Committee of the
Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
will work with community members and health agencies to
develop and deliver an informational campaign on cancer
awareness and prevention. This program will occur on
World Cancer Day, whose campaign
represents a unique opportunity to draw attention to what
can be done to address cancer, save millions of avoidable
deaths and, in turn, support global economic growth and
development.
The purpose of the “Cheers to Your Health” program is to
increase the public’s awareness on the importance of regular
medical screenings
and early detection of breast, colon, lung, prostate, and
rectal cancer. The focus of this program is to begin to have
ongoing educational and informational opportunities that
will increase the rate of early detection of cancer (breast,
colon, lung, prostate, and rectal) in the residents in Lucas
and Wood Counties. In addition, this program will include a
panel discussion of cancer survivors and medical personal
from our area who will share their experiences with cancer.
Toledo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
In 1937, the first chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. in Toledo, Ohio was formed by seven young women. They
were Louise Burgette, Mamie Duffy, Lillian Duffy, Constance
Heslip, Mayola Senior, Ella P. Stewart, and Frances Wade.
Beta Lambda Mixed Chapter consisted of undergraduates at The
University Toledo, Mary Manse College and graduates residing
in the city.
On February 12, 1972, Lillian P. Benbow, the national
president of Delta Sigma Theta, came to Toledo to establish
the Alumnae Chapter. The graduate members formed the Toledo
Alumnae Chapter and Beta Lambda became the city-wide
undergraduate collegiate chapter.
Delta has been involved in numerous activities that
emphasize scholarship, public service, and international
involvement.
Breakfast for M’Lady has been an annual fundraiser for years
where graduating high school seniors are awarded
scholarships. The chapter has also sponsored a Habitat for
Humanity house in Africa. Voter registration activities,
mentoring and tutoring children through Delta Academy
programs, sponsoring and participating in mental and
physical health awareness events are just some of the ways
members have given back to the community.
Susan G. Komen
Northwest Ohio®
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization,
funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit
outside of the federal government while providing real-time
help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in
1982, Komen has funded more than $920 million in research
and provided more than $2 billion in funding to screening,
education, treatment and psychosocial support programs
serving millions of people in more than 30 countries
worldwide. The Northwest Ohio Affiliate alone has invested
more than $11 million in local breast cancer programs and
more than $3 million in national research. Komen was founded
by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen,
that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life.
Visit
komennwohio.org
or call 1-877-604-2873.
ENCOREPLUS - YWCA
EncorePlus targets women over the age of 40 who are either
underinsured or underserved and provides them with education
and free screening services for both breast and cervical
cancer. EncorePlus has provided education to over 31,000
women and 937 women have been documented as receiving
clinical screening service. Fatalities resulting from
women's cancers can be directly linked to income. This
program provides education to underprivileged women to help
in early detection of these cancers.
A breast cancer education, screening, and support program
that links medically underserved women age 40 and over to
no-cost mammograms. Services include transportation,
language translation, advocacy, and referral to community
resources.
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