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The 53-person Roundtable took place in Jack London Square on the Oakland Waterfront on July 31, 2015, followed by a reception with 125 attendees, which served as the launch for the California Circle of Promise African-American campaign. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
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On April 4, 2016, the Roundtable was held at the Philadelphia African American History Museum, convening 40 local leaders. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
The Chicago Tribune was the perfect venue to host our Roundtable on October 14, 2015 for 42 top local leaders. The reception that followed recognized breast cancer survivors and expert Dr. Funmi Olopade, Komen Scholar, Director, Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics, University of Chicago Medicine. The meeting also highlighted the efforts of Komen grantee, the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force, which has worked to reduce breast cancer mortality in underserved Chicago neighborhoods. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
Forest Park Forever was the beautiful setting for our Roundtable and reception on October 20, 2015, with a daylong program with 42 leaders took place in the Trolley Room and evening reception in the Missouri History Museum. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
The May 25, 2016, Roundtable took place at the Center for Civil andHuman Rights convening 40 local stakeholders and nearly 100 community leaders at the reception. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
The Roundtable for 40 top local and national leaders was held on March 11, 2015 at the National Academy of Science. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
On May 10, 2016, the Roundtable took place at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, with a daytime program and evening reception convening 42 local stakeholders. "I Promise," written by survivor and speaker Lynne Young, was beautifully performed by soloist Juanita Wynn. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
The Roundtable was held at the Museum of Biblical Art on November 5, 2015. Four-time Olympian and gold medalist Lauryn Williams, whose grandmother passed away from breast cancer, and Dr. Sheri Prentiss, breast cancer survivor and Komen 3-Day spokesperson, also shared their stories. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
On June 27, 2016, the Roundtable was held at the McGovern Centennial Gardens, convening 41 stakeholders. An evening reception followed at the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science with nearly 100 community leaders. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
The Roundtable took place at the Pink Palace Museum on August 27, 2015, with more than 40 daytime attendees and over 120 community leaders at the reception to follow. What should be Komen’s top priority in addressing breast cancer disparities?
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