PRESENTS An Afternoon with the Girls Bustier Brunch Celebration of Life in honor of Breast Cancer Survivors Saturday, October 5, 2013 11am-2pm Matthews Memorial Baptist Church 2616 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, SE, Washington DC 20020
Greetings, On behalf of the Natalie Williams Breast Care Foundation, I would like to welcome you to the 1st Annual An Afternoon with the Girls Bustier Brunch. This special luncheon marks the organization s first fundraiser in hopes of carrying out its mission to raise the awareness of breast cancer among women of color throughout the District of Columbia and beyond. Since its inception in January 2013, we are proud to announce that the Natalie Williams Breast Care Foundation has identified over 100 women in the DC Metropolitan area to receive mammogram testing. Additionally, we are also pleased to announce a partnership with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, which will allow us to provide testing to our sisters across the waters. Breast cancer is such a serious disease but can be combatted when caught in its early stages. We must begin to be vigilant in our self-examinations and annual mammograms. Early detection truly saves lives! Again, we thank you for sharing this special moment with us. Your presence here today ensures that our work to inform and educate women will continue. Sincerely, Natalie Williams Natalie Williams, Founder/Chair NWBCF P.O. Box 30272, 2, SE Washington, DC 20030 (202) 681-1125 www.supportbreastcare.orgre.o org
An Afternoon with the Girls 2013 Bustier Brunch Programme Welcome... Dr. E. Faye Williams, Mistress of Ceremony... Chair, National Congress of Black Women Invocation... Rev. Donna Freeman... Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Greetings... Vanessa Adams, Chair... Events Committee, NWBCF Selection... Kendall Isadore, Supporter The Occasion... Natalie Williams, Survivor... Chairwoman, NWBCF ***Brunch Served *** Introduction of Guest Speaker... Natalie Williams, Survivor... Chairwoman, NWBCF... Justine Love... Director of Community and Public Affairs for CBS... Radio Washington and Former Host, WPGC. 95.5 Selection... Kendall Isadore, Supporter Presentation... Carletta Marrow... Member, NWBCF International Affairs Committee Remarks... Honorable Jacinth Henry-Martin... Ambassador Saint Kitts & Nevis Introduction of Guest Speaker... Donna Rouse, Survivor... Dr. Raymond Tu... Progressive Radiology ***The Survivors Circle*** DC City Council Presentation Honorable Yvette Alexander... District of Columbia Coundilmember, Ward 7 Closing Remarks... Natalie Williams, Survivor... Chairwoman, NWBCF Benediction... Rev. Donna Freeman... Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
1 o u t o f 8 w o m e n i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s w i l l d e v e l o p b r e a s t c a n c e r i n h e r l i f e t i m e. Unfortunately, African American and Latina women are dying in disproportionate numbers because of the barriers they face while fighting this disease. Join Natalie Williams Breast Care Foundation for the Test My Breasts campaign targeted specifically in urban communities across the DC Metropolitan area. Our goal is to screen thousands of women of color for breast cancer through October 2014. j o i n t h e m o v e m e n t. g e t t e s t e d! Call 202-681-1125 to find out how you can be scheduled for a mammogram.
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NATALIE WILLIAMS BREAST CARE FOUNDATION I feel beautiful and more alive... NATALIE WILLIAMS - Breast Cancer Survuvor About NWBCF The Natalie Williams Breast Care Foundation (NWBCF), founded in January 2013, is the leading voice in the promotion of breast care awareness among women of color. We focus specifically on the breast cancer disease and early detection, and the overall promotion of healthy breast care. Our efforts are targeted in the African American, Latino, Hispanic, African, and Caribbean communities across the globe. The NWBCF organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors, which is comprised of survivors and supporters of breast cancer. We are supported by a medical advisory team of doctors and nurses who practice in the areas of breast surgery, oncology, radiology and healthy living with practices at Howard University Hospital, United Medical Center, and George Washington University Hospital. NWBCF was founded following Ms. Williams journey with breast cancer at the age of 41. After being diagnosed in July of 2012, she underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation in an effort to combat the disease. Today, she attributes her remission to an increased awareness of the risk factors of breast cancer and her continued focused on a healthy mind, body, and spirit. 2013 BUSTIER BRUNCH AN AFTERNOON WITH THE GIRLS 6
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N ATA L I E W I L L I A M S B R E A S T C A R E F O U N D AT I O N Mistress of Ceremony Dr. E. Faye Williams Chair, National Congress of Black Women Williams is National Chair of the National Congress of Black Women and former Counsel to the U.S. Congress District of Columbia Sub-Committee on the Judiciary and Education. She is a former Professor of International Law at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She previously served as Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff for a District of Columbia Councilmember. She is a former teacher in the Los Angeles Unified Schools. She is an appointee by President Barack Obama to the Presidential Scholars Commission. She holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California; a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law; Administration and Supervision Credential from U.C.L.A; BS Degree from Grambling State University of Louisiana and PhD in Public Administration from City University of Los Angeles. She completed her Doctor of Ministry degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She has studied at Atlanta Law School, the University of Michigan, Pepperdine University and George Washington University where she received credentials in the Education Policy Fellowship Program at the latter. She has traveled extensively, and has done research abroad and at home on numerous subjects. She is Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Life Member of the NAACP, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. She has been recognized as one of Ebony Magazine s 100 Most Influential Black Americans and Power 150. She was a surrogate for the Obama for President Campaign, speaking at many rallies, luncheons and meetings throughout the nation, and she is now a Presidential Partner and was a founder of Black Women for Obama for Change. 9 2013 BUSTIER BRUNCH AN AFTERNOON WITH THE GIRLS
N ATA L I E W I L L I A M S B R E A S T C A R E F O U N D AT I O N Guest Speaker Justine Love Director of Community and Public Affairs for CBS Radio Washington and Former Host, WPGC. 95.5 A native of Washington, D.C., Justine Love, Director of Community and Public Affairs for CBS Radio Washington and President of Just Ask Justine Media Relations, is urban radio s connection to the community. Justine Love is a known health advocate and cause educator in the community and has worked with countless organizations to bring awareness regarding issues plaguing citizens in and around D.C. She passionately educates listeners about being healthy and whole, focusing particularly on women of color and youth. From the most visible initiatives to modest efforts, she goes all in, working with various organizations, community and national leaders. Voted Who s Who in American Colleges and Universities and Who s Who in Black Washington, Justine Love is obviously Who s Who. Her community efforts go beyond radio. In the Past, Love has made appearances on several national television shows heightening awareness of issues affecting black women and youth, such as BET s Teen Summit, Our Voices, BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley and Heart and Soul. She is currently the co-founder and President of WHISPERR (We Help Inspire Students and Parents Embrace Respect and Responsibility), a private motivational and health education group. Her current venture is Out of Justine s Kitchen, a personalized catering service for those who do not have the time to cook but want to entertain. Love is probably best known for the wildly popular and provocative nightly radio show Love Talk and Slow Jams which she co-hosted for 13 years on WPGC 95.5, DC s contemporary hits radio staple, during which time she enjoyed record high ratings. 11 2013 BUSTIER BRUNCH AN AFTERNOON WITH THE GIRLS
N ATA L I E W I L L I A M S B R E A S T C A R E F O U N D AT I O N Guest Speaker Dr. Raymond Tu Progressive Radiology Raymond Tu MD FACR was born and raised in Washington, DC. In fact his first home was on Southern Avenue up the street from UMC. Dr. Tu has come home to UMC. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University and Chair of Radiology at United Medical Center/NFPHC. He is partner of Progressive Radiology. He is Past President of the Distinct of Columbia Chapter of the American College of Radiology (ACR) where he Chairs the ACR s Medicaid Network. Dr. Tu is CPT Advisor to the AMA, J12 CAC representative to Medicaid and served 2 terms on the DC Board of Medicine. Dr. Tu is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology executive committee and is currently nominated to the Medical Society of the District of Columbia s executive committee. Dr. Tu is a native Washingtonian, well published and has lectured on topics of medial malpractice, quality, economics, breast imaging and neuroradiology. He is on the Mayor s Telemedicine Task Force, has testified before DC City Council on matters of health, self referral and malpractice. Dr. Tu is a lifetime diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, Fellow of the American College of Radiology and has been awarded the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award with Commendation twice. Dr. Tu enjoys teaching and voted by his students at The George Washington University Department of Radiology to receive the highly prestigious Pineapple Award. 13 2013 BUSTIER BRUNCH AN AFTERNOON WITH THE GIRLS
N ATA L I E W I L L I A M S B R E A S T C A R E F O U N D AT I O N Our Sponsors AmeriHealth District of Columbia WC Smith Trusted Health Plan GKA, P.C. American Management Corporation The Jolie Agency Anacostia Coordinating Council The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Creative Opportunity Ventures, Inc. Mrs. Dawn Gideon New Life Changing Christian Center Heels 4 Healing The Robert Bobb Group Progressive Radiology Phinis Jones Jack Evans for Mayor Our Board Members Board of Directors Natalie Williams Brenda Richardson Marybelle Edelman Kimberly Singletary Paula Adams Carletta Marrow Jean Williams Donna Rouse Executive Director Medical Advisory Committee Dr. Raymond Tu Dr. Gilbert Daniel Special Events Committee Elaine Jefferson Renita Lake Vanessa Adams Nyela Williams Kevin Robinson Jackie Kebe Yolanda Raine 15 2013 BUSTIER BRUNCH AN AFTERNOON WITH THE GIRLS