Club to hold cancer awareness brunch

Toronto, OHLocal News

The Ohio Valley District of the National Association of Colored Women’s Club is organizing a breast cancer awareness brunch to be held on October 12, from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. , at Mount Carmel Community Baptist Church in Steubenville.

This initiative is part of the broader observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness about the disease and its impact on the community. The event will include a keynote speaker who will discuss important topics related to breast cancer, though specific details about the speaker have not yet been released. Community members are encouraged to attend this brunch to learn more about breast cancer prevention and detection. The gathering will also serve as a platform for networking and support among attendees. This event underscores the importance of community engagement in health education and awareness efforts.

Local organizations and clubs are often front-runners in promoting such initiatives, highlighting their role in public health advocacy. As a result, this brunch is not just a meal but an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and action against breast cancer.

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