WARRIOR WORDZ: A Zine for a Cause

A ZINE WARRIOR FOR A WORDZ CAUSE

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by: Zabrina C. Mathews

This zine was brought to you by Zabrina C. Mathews, sponsored by Karma Comes Before. No part of this zine may be copied, shared, or reproduced without explicit written permission. © 2024 Karma Comes Before. All rights reserved.

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Warrior Gloria By: Zabrina C. Mathews OUR M O T H E R The servant, warrior refused to believe and dancer She had this disease Had breast cancer And battled it on praying knees That metastasized It was 16 short months Some may say denial from diagnosis to demise Her daughters And almost 9 years since Say S U R V I V A L. she said “goodbye.”

She is forever our muse WARRIOR GLORIA Who ignites our fuel Left her pain at the altar As she now has a bird’s eye view Where she unleashed her pleas Watching all the things she knew Her daughters were meant to do Whilst giving God all Glories All in her Glorious name Gaining peace Transforming loss and pain With His grace Into Beauty.

With sincerity And strength in the face We care Of her daughters.

About uplifting the community.

Setting boundaries Gloria’s Gifted Gems RepreZent She fought in privacy Women Knowing the loving community cared EmPOWHERment.

Humbled and grateful for their prayers As she was the epitome Still this plight Of sensitivity for humanity Her example we take heed She couldn’t share That is why it is important It was Hers alone to bare Our mothers story is shared She had the foresight This grim illness Is deadly and dangerous.

To fight with all her might It can quickly claim She fought Loved ones you’re blessed with In the manner she thought This personal poem Is a whole-hearted message.

Was right From Warrior Gloria’s daughters Choosing iron clad faith About Breast Cancer Awareness.

And Hope to cope.

OUR MOTHER

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Table of Contents 1. INTENTION: Intro Poem 2. A Poem to My Mother: “Warrior Gloria” 4. OUR AIM 5. Glorious Greetingz: Greeting cards 6. FREE Glorious Greetingz card 7. COMING SOON: Best Breast {Chantffirmations} Deck 8. Breast Cancer Awareness Poems 9. Write Your Own Poem 10. RoyalZee’s Battle TeeZ: T-shirts 11. wordchefsteph’s Poetry Tour Planner 12. RESOURCES: Early detection and support 15. PREVENTION: Self-examination 16. FREE Best Breast poster and poem

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Beloved Memoriam Gloria Y. Garcia May 08, 1955 - Nov. 03 2015

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Flip for a free card!

COMING SOON! Best Breast Deck A 52 -card deck of Chantffirmations for daily inspiration that’s sure to ignite your fight.

Battle Cries to Memorize for the Fighter That’s Inside.

Chantffirmations I release the worries & embrace the small victories!

My Sass Has a Class That Cancer Can’t Surpass. My Breasts and These Fists Will Kick Cancer’s @$$!

RA UR B VERY O Y

INSPIRES EVERYBODY

Resilient is how I’m defined, As, I brilliantly Embark on this climb.

Going for the jugular Will no doubt bring out the THUG in her.

That thug is Me I AM SHE.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Poems

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Use this page to write your own kickass poem!

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RoyalZee’s Battle TeeZ Wear your Armor with Glamour.

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PAWPRINT

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RESOURCES EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER SAVES LIVES! Mammograms have been proven to save lives. A mammogram is an X-ray that helps detect breast cancer. This procedure informs women with breast cancer up to three years in advanced before it is felt. Check out these statistics on women who were diagnosed early: In 2024, approximately 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. On average, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States every two minutes Approximately 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at the beginning stage when it is easiest to treat Regular screenings for breast cancer have a 26% lower breast cancer death rate

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Breast Cancer Screening: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/breast/campaign/ Visit the community Programs List below to find local Cancer Services Program by county or borough: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/community_resources/ If you do not have health coverage: Follow the link below for New York State Cancer Services Program (CSP): https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/

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RESOURCES Con’t Breast Cancer Support Groups in New York

🌸 Breast Cancer Support Groups In New York (AccuBoost) 🌸 Cancer Care Support Groups (Manhattan) 🌸 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Manhattan) 🌸 Mount Sinai Chelsea Support Groups (Manhattan) 🌸 Mount Sinai West Support Groups (Manhattan) 🌸 Share Cancer Support (Manhattan) 🌸 Gilda’s Club New York Support Groups (Brooklyn) 🌸 Einstein College of Medicine Support Groups (Bronx) 🌸 Breast Cancer Support Group (Queens) 🌸 Northwell Health Breast Cancer Support Groups (Staten Island) SHARE CANCER SUPPORT: NATIONAL HELPLINE: 844-ASK.SHARE (844-275-7427) Queens Breast Cancer Support Group - New York | SHARE Cancer Support For more information, please call the Helpline at 844-ASK-SHARE. This is an ongoing group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those still undergoing treatment, and those who have completed treatment.

Women may join at any time. Registration is required for new participants. Click link above or call: 844.ASK.SHARE (844-275-7427) to register.

FOR THE BREAST OF US ALL MELANIN. ALL MOXIE. ALL TOGETHER

www.breastofusfoundation.org

Susan G. Komen For The Cure Breast Care Helpline: 1-877 GO KOMEN 1-877-465-6636 (Se habla español) helpline@komen.org

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RESOURCES Con’t

For recommendations on breast screening for transgender people visit: Guidelines for the Primary and Gender Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People: https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines

Mobile mammograms: Mobile Mammography | Mount Sinai New York Email: mobilemammo@mountsinai.org If you do not have insurance or if you need help paying your Mount Sinai bills, you are welcome to contact the financial counselors for assistance.

Go to mshs.mapsng.com in your web browser. This link will bring you to the home page of the Patient Financial Service office where you can complete an application or find a list of telephone numbers to reach a financial counselor.

Free Mobile mammogram in Brooklyn: Free Mammogram Brooklyn, No-Cost Mammography Bus - Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Come in for a No-Cost Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam.

Eligibility: Woman aged 40-74 with health insurance Woman aged 50 – 79 without health insurance Currently living in New York City No mammogram in the past 12 months.

No co-pays required and deductibles are waived. Uninsured patients are also welcomed.

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PREVENTION:

Self-Examination To perform a breast self-exam, follow these steps: IN THE SHOWER: Using the pads of your three middle fingers, examine the entire breast and armpit area with light, medium, and firm pressure. Be sure to check both breasts every month, looking for any new lumps, thickened areas, hardened knots, or other changes.

IN FRONT OF A MIRROR: With your arms relaxed at your sides, examine your breasts visually for any changes in shape or contour, as well as any dimpling, swelling, or other skin irregularities on or around the breasts, and any alterations in the nipples.

Then, place your palms on your hips and press down to engage your chest muscles. Observe for any dimpling, puckering, or other changes, especially on one side. Keep in mind that it’s normal for the left and right breasts to be slightly different—very few women have perfectly symmetrical breasts.

LYING DOWN: While lying down, place a pillow under your right shoulder and rest your right arm behind your head.

Using your left hand, apply the pads of your three middle fingers to check your right breast, ensuring you cover the entire area and the armpit.

Use light, medium, and firm pressure to feel for any new lumps, thickened spots, hardened knots, or other changes.

Also, gently squeeze the nipple to check for discharge. Then, repeat these steps for your left breast.

This information was brought to you by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

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THIS DISEASE WILL BRING YOU TO YOUR KNEES. WE DON’T WANT CANCER TO BE THE ANSWER. SELF-CARE IS YOURS TO INVEST, WITH NO REGRETS CHECK YOUR BREASTS. REMINDING ME, YOU & HER. THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. ZABRINA C. MATHEWS

This zine was sponsored by Karma Comes Before. © 2024 Karma Comes Before. All rights reserved.

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WARRIOR WORDZ

A ZINE FOR A CAUSE

Essentially, the message I give Whether passive or aggressive.

Is that October is Breast Cancer Awareness.

Please. Check. Dem. Breast’sssss!

Zabrina a/k/a RoyalZee is a storyteller who poetize for those agonized and seeking the glory of healing. Yet, on the flip side she’s hellfire inspired for women to feel empowered aiming to ignite BIPOC lasses to boldly face and embrace their pizzazz. Sharing her poems of wellness awareness, healing, personal reflection and development through self-love at spoken word events throughout NYC and social media outlets. This Zine is a love letter to her dearly departed mother, “Warrior Gloria” and all fighters that their battle is not in vain.

Zabrina C. Mathews @RoyalZee_Poetry zcmpoemz@gmail.com www.kcbthemagazine.com