About this Event
Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally - Waukegan, IL
Come join us at the College of Lake County Bookstore, Lakeshore Campus for a day filled with awareness, support, and hope! Our rally aims to bring the community together to fight against breast cancer.
Let's raise our voices, share stories, and show solidarity in the face of this disease. Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, or just want to learn more, this event is for you.
Let's stand together and make a difference!
Mark Your Calendar:
- What: The PBNM Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally & Drum Circle
- When: Saturday, October 18, at 5:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street (at Wauktoberfest)
- Why: To celebrate survivors and show support for everyone fighting breast cancer.
Here’s what's happening:
Dr. Christina Wells, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and educator.
Vivian Amos-Brown, breast cancer survivor, will share inspiring words.
Heather Poyner, Rhythm In The Round Facilitator will lead our community drum circle.
Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours!
Bring your enthusiasm, your drum, or borrow one of ours and let's show Downtown Waukegan a powerful turnout for a great cause as we beat the drum for this incredible celebration.
See you there!
EVENT HOSTS
*MERYL FURY, MS, RN, Pres/CEO of Plant Based Nutrition Movement
*CARRIE BRUNO, Director, PharmD, DipACLM, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
DRUM FACILITATOR - Rhythm in the Round
*HEATHER POYNER
OUR LOCAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Vivian Amos Brown, Breast Cancer Thriver, from Homewood, IL will share how by following a whole food plant-based diet she was able to lose over 100 pounds, recover from cirrhosis of the liver, reverse heart disease, and survive breast cancer. Ms. Amos, now proud to be a plant-based lifestyle coach certified through Dr. John McDougall’s program, teaches people how to eat healthy and take control of their health. She inspires everyone she encounters through her remarkable story and says,
“It’s never too late to make a change.”
Christina Wells MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, dipACLM, is a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine/Educator Physician at the University of Illinois-Chicago who provides patient-centered care for individuals of all ages. She specializes in both preventive health services and the management of chronic diseases with a holistic approach. Dr. Wells is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She has a Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Nutrition and Wellness and a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
College of Lake County Bookstore, Lakeshore Campus, 33 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, United States
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