About this Event
The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event, sponsored by Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Our expo aims to raise cancer awareness, promote healthy living, and provide support to communities in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The event will take place on April 27, 2024, at the MQFactory, located at 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19127, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the diverse needs of communities, especially those facing higher cancer disparities. The primary objectives of the expo include:
Educating and Empowering Communities:
- Providing resources and information on healthy living, early detection, family history, sexual health, genetic testing, and self-advocacy.
- Focusing on high-risk and marginalized communities to ensure access to crucial information.
Supporting Cancer Thrivers:
- Offering encouragement and connecting cancer thrivers to necessary assistance throughout their journey.
- Creating a supportive environment to foster resilience and community connection.
Raising Awareness and Breaking Stigmas:
- Dedicated to breaking stigmas surrounding testing through a day of awareness and support
- Offering free Bexa Breast Screening Exam and confidential HIV testing to the community.
We’re especially thrilled about the premiere documentary screening of “A Letter to My Sisters: the Erica Jo Robinson Story.” A Letter to My Sisters, a breast cancer awareness documentary has garnered support from influential figures, including Senator Coons of Delaware, Rep Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, Lt Gov Bethany Hall-Long of Delaware, and PA Speaker of the House, Rep Joanna McClinton.
Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation recognizes and addresses the disparities in cancer outcomes among different communities. Hispanic women, black women, black men, Caucasians, and the LGBTQ+ community face unique challenges, and our expo is committed to providing tailored education and resources to address these disparities.
Our upcoming “All Things Cancer & Wellness Expo” event, goes beyond being a gathering; it’s a purpose-driven initiative focused on raising awareness and providing support. Featuring wellness vendors, yoga sessions, workshops, panel discussions, voter registration and more.
Join us for an impactful event and help spread awareness about cancer, wellness, and community support on April 27th, 2024, at The MQ Factory in Manayunk, Philadelphia, 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia PA 19138, from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. Free parking is available.
About Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation:
The Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting individuals battling cancer with support and resources.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MQ Factory- Ricky Codio Studio, Leverington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, United States
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