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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cherokee Nation Cancer Programs is celebrating.
Cancer survivors pose with LeAnne Taylor (far right)
during the 5th Annual Breast Cancers Survivors Camp.
"Our program helps to provide funding to eligible women for yearly breast and cervical cancer screenings," said Kym Cravatt, director for the Cherokee Nation Cancer Programs.
The 5th Annual Breast Cancer Survivors Camp, "Gathering, Celebrating and Honoring" drew in close to 100 breast cancer survivors, guests and other participants from across the 14-county area.
"This year’s camp allowed for participants to take part in a tie-dye activity, basket weaving and dream catcher making, massage and a talking circle," Cravatt said.
LeaAnne Taylor, KOTV Channel 6 anchor, served as the guest speaker.
"LeAnne is a breast cancer survivor who recently completed her final treatment after being diagnosed in November of last year," Cravatt said. "She talked to everyone about the importance of how faith, family and other breast cancer survivors were sources of strength for her during her experience."
The "Care to Be Aware" 5K Run is scheduled for October 23 to increase breast cancer awareness. The run will be held at the Cherokee Nation complex.
"Pre-registration deadline is set for October 20, however, others can register to participate in this event the day of the race," said Bunner Gray, health promotion educator for Cherokee Nation Healthy Nation. "The cost for the race is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for race day registration and includes a t-shirt."
This race is United States of America Track and Field (USATF) certified and sanctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Native Sisters Support Circle of Cherokee County.
For more information on mammogram screenings or support groups, please contact the Cherokee Nation Cancer Programs, phone: 918-458-4491 or call toll free 877-458-4491. For information on the "Care to Be Aware" run please contact Bunner Gray with Cherokee Nation, phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2615).
| Related Cherokee Nation contact information: |
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Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org
Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager |
Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org
Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation |