Black Women Aren't Given a Fair Chance When Diagnosed With Breast Cancer. When This Organization is Aiming to Change That

According to the American Cancer Society, Black women have 4% lower breast cancer incidence rate of than White women, Black women have a 40% higher breast cancer death rate, a racial disparity that has remained at 40% or higher for a decade.

About 18% of Black women won't live beyond five years after their initial breast cancer diagnosis, compared to 8% of White women. There are many contributing factors to this, but a lack of advocacy & education plays into it.Fortunately, there are organizations combating Breast Cancer in our community.

Hugs Around America is an advocacy and empowerment group that focuses on prevention, education, and helping women living with or have survived cancer, and their families. They do this by sharing research, promoting better treatments, & promoting improved survivorship programs.

Hugs Around America Founder Lynne Alston

Hugs Around America was founded by Lynne Alston, Breast Cancer Survivor. "My message is clear," says Alston, "Make mammograms a priority, have these conversations with your sisters, aunts, mothers, friends and family. Make each other accountable and make sure that they all go get a mammogram."

Their upcoming event, Moving For Wellness on Sun Sep 10 2023 starting at 10:00 AM (EDT) is a 4 hour event focused on maintaining health through movement. The day will feature Zumba, line-dancing, group fitness sessions, 40+ Double Dutch rope jumping, and more. Join us there or if you’re unable, consider donating. Learn more at Hugs Around America.