Sisters Network Columbus Ohio
R.I.S.E. Sisters Efforts
ional Inspirat g n i iz l Revita
Volume 1, Issue 1 April 2010
Sisters Columbus Ohio Has An Office In March 2008, a group of African American breast cancer survivors recognized the need for a local Sisters Network chapter in Columbus, Ohio. Meeting here and meeting there, the Sisters decided they needed their own space. A little over a year later, they began their search. It wasn’t long before they found the ideal office location. Located on the southeast side of town, in a predominantly African American community, accessibility will be no problem for those the Sisters will be serving.
A few furnishings and the placement of knickknacks, Sisters was ready for business. December 5, 2009, Sisters had their grand opening. More than 100 supporters from abroad came out to show the Sisters some love. Guests included Councilman Herchel Craig and his lovely wife, Linda; Councilwoman, Charletta Tavares; a local youth drumline, The Saints, who was banging those drums and rocking those instruments (yeah, yeah); and The Northeast Sisters Network Affiliate Chapter from Cleveland and Akron, Ohio.
The grandest entrance was the Chosen Few Corvette Club. Them corvettes rolled in mighty nicely and the members were sporting those pink shirts. All in all, the event turned out to be successful and the Sisters was loving every moment. Thank you to all our supporters.
find a cure. The walk will benefit Sisters Network Breast Cancer Assistance Program (B-CAP), which
President’s Welcome
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Poem
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Editorial
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Fundraising Event
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President on TV
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A Nurse Who Knows
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Isaiah 40:31
1st National African American Breast Cancer 5 K Wa l k / R u n In April, 2010, Sisters Network Inc will make history by holding the 1st National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk /Run in Houston, Texas. The historic event will be an annual walk to empower, bring about breast cancer awareness and replace fear with hope as participants from across the country Walk together to
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provides assistance to women facing financial challenges after diagnosis. In existence since 2006, this program has provided financial assistance for mammograms, co-pays, office visits, prescriptions, medical lodging and transportation. Funds raised from the Walk will assist women throughout the United States.
“...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” NIV