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Love Your Breasts, Inc. is an organization dedicated to educate and heighten awareness of breast cancer and other cancers in our communities with emphasis on minorities. To provide basic health information, overall wellness tips and support services through a monthly cancer support group and quarterly Look Good Feel Better programs.
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Calendar of Events - 2009
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Sunday, November 8th- LYBI's Fundraiser Dinner Dance and Award Ceremony. 3:00pm-8:00pm at The Elegant Rose Hall. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets online.
January 2009
Saturday, January 10th- cancer support group 4pm-6pm Barnes & Noble Co-op City Bay Plaza 290 Baychester Ave. Bronx, NY 10475
Friday, January 30th- Look Good Feel Better program for women undergoing cancer treatment 6:30pm-8:30pm 4035 White Plains Road Bronx, NY between 227th & 228th st. Negro Women Council North Bronx Development Center
February 2009
Saturday, February 14th- cancer support group 4pm-6pm Distribute Valentine's candy to those present.
Monday, February 23rd- introduction to Reiki Therapy Poplar St. Bronx, NY
March 2009
Thursday, March 5th- Instruct Healthy Breast Workshop at CS 61, IS 90, 1150 Crotona Park East Bronx, NY 11am
Friday, March 6th- arrange and schedule mobile mammography van at CS 61, IS 90- 1550 Crotona Park East Bronx, NY 8:30am-2:00pm. Uninsured/underinsured women age 40 and older to call LYBI if they have not had a mammogram in the past year.
Friday, March 13th- Navigating the Fiscal Crisis- a forum for nonprofits. Registration 8:30am, program 9am-12 noon. Hostos Community College Savoy Building 120 East 149th St. Bronx, NY 10451, 2nd floor.
Sunday, March 15th-arranged and scheduled mobile mammography van location at Parkchester Baptist Church 2021 Benedict Ave. Bronx, NY 9am-2pm.
Wednesday, March 25th- breast health presentation to teenage girls at Odyssey House 1624 Lafayette Ave. Bronx, NY 10:30am
Friday, March 27th- Look Good Feel Better 6:30pm-8:30pm 4035 White Plains Rd. between 227th & 228th st.
Saturday, March 28th- Women's History Event- NAACP Day Care Center 680 E. 219th street near White Plains Rd. 11am-3pm
Monday, March 30th- LYBI LAUNCH- hosting an additional site for the Look Good Feel Better program at Montefiore North Medical Center. 600 East 233rd street Bronx, NY 1pm-3pm.
April 2009
Saturday, April 11th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble Bay Plaza 4pm-6pm
Saturday, April 25th- Derby Day Health Fair. Children's Aid Society CS 61, IS 90 1550 Crotona Park East 11am-3pm
Tuesday, April 28th- trip to Albany, NY with Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Award honorees and guests. Lobby for Harriet Tubman birthday March 10th as a state holiday. Meet with Assemblymen/Senators.
May 2009
Saturday, May 2nd- health fair St. Luke's Episcopal Church 777 East 222nd st. Bronx, NY 11am-3pm
Saturday, May 9th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble Bay Plaza 4pm-6pm
Monday, May 11th- Look Good Feel Better- Montefiore North 1pm-3pm 600 East 233rd street Bronx, NY 6th floor conference room.
Saturday, May 16th- job & health fair 1550 Crotona Park East 11am-3pm
Friday, May 22nd- Look Good Feel Better 4035 White Plains Rd. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
June 2009
Sunday, June 7th- health fair NYC 7th Day Adventist Baptist Church 10am-3pm 1904 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY
Friday, June 12th- attend North Bronx Development Center kindergarten graduation. Eastwood Manor Bronx, NY 12pm-3pm
Saturday, June 13th- NAACP Walk-a-thon and Health Fair 100th Centennial Celebration St. Mary's Park at St. Ann's Avenue Bronx, NY 11am-3pm
Saturday, June 13th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble Co-op City 4pm-6pm
Friday, June 19th- Look Good Feel Better 4035 White Plains Rd. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, June 27th- NAACP Williamsbridge Branch Health Fair Town Hall 4101 White Plains Rd. Bronx, NY 10am-3pm.
July 2009
Saturday, July 11th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble Co-op City 4pm-6pm
Sunday, July 19th- LYBI summer fundraiser 3pm-6pm 777 East 222nd st Bronx, NY (wheelchair accessible) Designer Barbara Campbell will showcase her jewelry worn by famous news anchor Lori Stokes, Sue Simmons, Janice Huff. The Scarf Lady- hats, scarves, handbags designer Harlem, NY. Connie- Shalom House of Fashions- handbags, African Wear and more. Blessings Heaven- Afrorobics Bongo Step. Vocal artists: Crystal Pinnock, Warriors for Christ Praise Dance Group. Tax deductible Cost .
Thursday, July 23rd- starting at 2pm free screening mammograms for women 40 & older. Morris Heights Health Center at St. Ann's Ave. 625 East 137th street Bronx, NY 10454. Call for an appt. 800-564-6868
August 2009
Tuesday, August 4th- 47th precinct National Night Out Parade route starts at East 229th street and Schieffelen Ave. westbound on East 229th street to Laconia Ave. past 47th precinct right onto Grenada Place. Join us. Gather 4pm, start walking 4:30pm
Saturday, August 8th- health fair Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene 9am-6pm 227th street and Paulding Ave.
Saturday, August 8th- cancer support group 4pm-6pm Barnes & Noble Co-op City
Wednesday, August 12th- Bronx Community Health Network awards dinner 5pm-8pm Maestro's Caterers
September 2009
Saturday, September 12th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble Co-op City 4pm-6pm
Monday, September 14th- Look Good Feel Better Montefiore North Medical Center 1pm-3pm. 600 East 233rd st. Bronx, NY 6th floor conference room
Friday, September 25th- Look Good Feel Better 6:30pm-8:30pm North Bronx Development Center 4035 White Plains Rd.
Saturday, September 26th- Health Fair Church of the Good Shepherd 4401 Matilda Avenue Bronx, NY 11am -3pm
October 2009
Saturday, October 10th- support group cancelled
Saturday, October 17th- speaking engagement Parkchester Baptist Church
Saturday, October 18th- Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk at Orchard Beach. Join LYBI's team "Empowered Together" registration 9am
November 2009
Monday, November 9th- Look Good Feel Better Montefiore North Medical Center 600 East 233rd St. Bronx, NY 1pm-3pm 6th floor conference room
Saturday, November 14th- cancer support group Barnes & Noble 4pm-6pm
Friday, November 20th-Look Good Feel Better North Bronx Development Center 4035 White Plains Rd. 6:30pm-8:30pm
December 2009
Saturday, December 12th- cancer support group cancelled due to holiday shopping in bookstore.
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