By: Tom Williams | Oct 10, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi – The Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center recently hosted its Breast Cancer Awareness Kickoff Event, bringing staff together in solidarity to support the ongoing battle against breast cancer. Spearheaded by dedicated team members Jacklyn Brown, Davita Cohen, and Niki Williams, the event served as a powerful reminder that this disease affects everyone, touching lives in ways that transcend boundaries of age, gender, or background.
The organizers chose to host the event in-house to emphasize the community’s commitment to supporting one another in the fight. They believed that by gathering together, they could highlight the personal impact breast cancer has on employees, families, and patients alike. The message was clear: the battle against this disease is one we all face together.
The event kicked off with a fitness session led by Certified Exercise Therapist Darrius Davis. Employees participated in a brief but invigorating workout, symbolizing the strength and perseverance required to fight breast cancer. The group session brought a sense of unity and determination, encouraging everyone to prioritize health and well-being as they stand in support of those affected by the disease.
Following the workout, the staff enjoyed a special lunch catered by John Robinson, Priscilla Edwards, Yvonne Brooks, and Toynet Betts, offering a time to relax, recharge, and reflect on the significance of the event. This sense of community and togetherness was a fitting complement to the awareness campaign, which focuses on raising support for those impacted by breast cancer and spreading the message that no one fights alone.
The annual campaign at Aaron Henry aims to raise awareness of this complex disease, which continues to impact millions of lives worldwide. By uniting the staff in a shared mission, the event not only demonstrated the power of collective action but also highlighted the importance of education, early detection, and support for those who are battling breast cancer.
Through initiatives like this, the Aaron Henry Community Health Services Center continues to honor the strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors and encourages ongoing efforts to find a cure. This year’s kickoff event was a testament to the belief that whether through exercise, education, or simply showing up for one another, everyone plays a vital role in the fight against breast cancer.
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