When Cancer Calls: Lesson on Health, Self-Empowerment & Mortality
Sunday, October 20, 2019
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Authors and Writers Lounge
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA, 30303The Baton Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, will host a community dialogue in recognition of breast cancer awareness month with Sherry B. Williams. Copies of Ms. Williams’ book, When Cancer Calls, will be available for purchase. This program is free and open to the public. Reserve seats here.About the ProgramThe journey of Blacks through their chronic illnesses is quite different from that of other ethnic groups. Often, the journey involves myth, misinformation, and fear. Because of late detection, Blacks are frequently diagnosed less and have higher mortality rates. Further, despite better treatment options, breast cancer diagnoses have not decreased in the Metro-Atlanta area or in the United States. Learn more and reserve seats here.
October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Author Discussion & Book Signings
Let’s Talk: Candid Cancer Conversations
October is Breast Cancer Month. Join author and four-time survivor of breast cancer, Sherry B. Williams, for a candid conversation about myths and truths about cancer treatments and life after. Also, why are so many African-American women, despite breakthroughs in treatment, diagnosed in the late stages?
For all those touched by a cancer diagnosis: current patients, survivors, care- givers, family and friends. Sherry’s little book, When Cancer Calls is short, faith-based, lighthearted and filled with hope. More information on Sherry at www.whencancercalls.info
No registration required:
Tuesday, October 1 at 12noon
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda Weekly Meeting
At SCLC Women
328 Auburn Ave., Atlanta 30303
Wednesday, October 3 – 6pm – 7:45pm
Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Pkwy, Atlanta 30310
(404) 613-5722
Thursday, October 4 – 6:00 pm
NW Scott’s Crossing Library
2489 Perry Boulevard, Atlanta 30318
(404) 613-4364
Saturday, October 5 – 1:00pm- 2:50pm
SW Cascade Library
3665 Cascade Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 613-8000
Saturday, October 5 – 3:30pm-5:30pm
West End Library
525 Peeples, Atlanta 30310
(404) 613-8000
Sunday, October 6 – 3:00 pm
Sandy Springs Library
395 Mt. Vernon Hwy.
Sandy Springs 30328
(404) 612-7000
Wednesday, October 9 – 10am
Exchange Recreation Center
2771 Columbia Drive
Decatur 30034
More dates online at http://www.whencancercalls.info
Please select a date that works best for your schedule and bring a friend. Or, book Sherry for your meeting or Lunch & Learn. The more people educated about this awful disease, the more lives will saved.
