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Jul
6
Sat
2024
Sisters Conquering Cancer Front Porch Series @ McGuffey Arts Center
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sisters Conquering Cancer is hosting a Front Porch Series
Join in the fun! Play Cancer Screening Bingo – Learn about cancer screening while having fun. Saturday, July 6th at the McGuffey Arts Center from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jul
22
Mon
2024
Dan River Region Cancer Task Force Meeting @ United Way
Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The task force aims to prioritize, act on, and decrease cancer disparities in the region, ensuring proactive cancer screenings and vaccinations. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 1- 3 pm, at the United Way Meeting Space in Danville. For more information, contact Ashley Banegas.

Aug
31
Sat
2024
Movie & Meet Screening of ” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” @ Calvary Baptist Church
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Movie & Meet Screening of " The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" @ Calvary Baptist Church | Danville | Virginia | United States

Join this event for the remarkable true story of Henrietta Lacks. Following the screening, there will be a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring ethics, medical history, and the impact of Henrietta Lacks’ legacy. This event is sponsored by partners: Calvary Baptist Church, Westmoreland Neighborhood Organization, UVA Cancer Center, Sovah Health, and Piedmont Pan-Hellenic Council.

Sep
25
Wed
2024
Stay in the Game Kickoff Evening
Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Stay in the Game initiative is community-driven. We encourage you to become champions of prostate cancer awareness.  By joining the team, you’ll get access to free educational tools, resources, and support for events. You can lead the way in spreading the Stay in the Game message and expanding the initiative’s reach. Learn about the initiative and how to become a community champion. Join our upcoming virtual kickoff event! September 25th at 12:00 pm

Register at https://virginia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mkYkjMdyQXC3ABbBOnhPjQ#/registration

 

For information on the initiative, contact Iqra Haji, Cancer Education Project Manager, aay3kj@uvahealth.org

 

Stay in the Game Evening Session
Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Stay in the Game initiative is community-driven. We encourage you to become champions of prostate cancer awareness.  By joining the team, you’ll get access to free educational tools, resources, and support for events. You can lead the way in spreading the Stay in the Game message and expanding the initiative’s reach. Learn about the initiative and how to become a community champion. Join our upcoming virtual kickoff event!  REGISTER for the event at https://virginia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qxv8gOuLSPWzGjdcmJAgLw#/registration.

 

For information on the initiative, contact Iqra Haji, Cancer Education Project Manager, aay3kj@uvahealth.org

 

Oct
17
Thu
2024
SWVA Cancer Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The next quarterly SWVA CAB Meeting is Thursday, October 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
This meeting will be virtual and include subcommittee breakout sessions.

Meeting registration link and agenda will be provided soon.

 

 

Oct
21
Mon
2024
Dan-River Cancer Task Force Meeting
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at the Dan River Region Cancer Task Force’s monthly meetings! We meet from 1 pm to 3 pm, and you can participate in person or virtually. For more information about the task force or to join our next meeting, email Ashley at FUM7FT@uvahealth.org. We look forward to having you with us!