Calendar of Events
Pictures from Special Events:
Saving Strokes,
Ambassador’s Photo Session,
Healthy Community Challenge Banquet,
and Celebrity Chef Jeff Henderson Cooking Event.
April 2010
Young Women’s Breast Health Summit
Saturday, April 24
African American Art & Culture Complex
762 Fulton Street, San Francisco
9 am – 2 pm, (FREE)
Please join the Sisters Network for a sisterhood connection as they bring the community, especially young women, together to discuss breast cancer and provide tools for detection and care.
This important event is free and will include guest speakers and panel discussions on such topics as who should be screened and when, clinical trials and holistic treatments.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Gail Bishop at 415.310.3207 by Friday, April 16.
You may also download the flyer by clicking here.
May 2010
Health From the Ground Up! With Chef Bryant Terry
Saturday, May 1
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
988 85th Street, Oakland
11 am – 2 pm, $10.00
Registration required by Friday, April 9
We are partnering with Chef Bryant Terry to host our first class on planting food for health. Join us for a day of fun in the sun as we start off with an interactive workshop with Chef Terry, followed by a light lunch and hands on class with Urban Voice to plant the food of your choice.
The cost of the class is just $10 and includes lunch and a complete Earthbox. All registrations and money must be received by Friday, April 9. We are not able to accept participants after this date as we need to allow time for all materials to arrive. You can learn more about Chef Terry at www.bryant-terry.com and Urban Voice at www.urbanvoice.org.
This event is part of our Stroke Month awareness activities. To reserve your spot, please complete the form below and either mail or deliver it to our office here.
You may also download the form by clicking here.
African American Breast Cancer Conference
Saturday, May 1
Conference Center at the Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland
7 am – 4 pm, $20.00
The African American Breast Cancer Conference — “Each One Reach One: Working Together to Make a Change” will take place on May 1 from 7 am – 4pm. As disparities persist in breast cancer death rates among African Americans, there continues to be a growing need and interest in having educational programs and services that are specifically designed to address the unique issues and concerns of this population.
The purpose of this annual conference is to help raise awareness about breast cancer in African American communities and to provide women with culturally–appropriate information and education to help them make informed decisions about their health, and to empower them to be advocates for themselves and their loved ones. African American women of all ages and health status encouraged to attend, including those who are 40 and under and is a great event for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, community advocates, health professionals/providers, and the general public.
Registration fee is $20 per person and includes official conference program materials, tote bag, deluxe continental breakfast, lunch, and inclusion in all raffle prize drawings (must be present to win). Registration deadline is April 28. Limited scholarships available to cover registration for those experiencing financial hardship.
For more information contact Pamela Ratliff at 1.888.315.5988 or email at education@cpic.org.
Download the form by clicking here.
Stroke Month Event hosted by Macys and Kaiser
Wednesday, May 12
Macy’s Union Square, San Francisco
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland
5:30 pm – 8 pm, FREE
You are invited to attend a special wine mixer and cooking demonstration hosted by Macy’s and Kaiser in recognition of Stroke Month at the Macy’s Union Square store. The mixer is from 5:30 – 6 pm and will be followed by a cooking demonstration. The event is FREE.
For more information, please call Vicki Williams at 510.904.4015.
A Night at the Derby
Saturday, May 22
Wente Vineyards in Livermore Wine Valley
5:30 pm – 10 pm
Our annual East Bay Heart of Gold Ball will take place this year on Saturday, May 22 once again at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. This is one of the biggest events held each year to raise money for heart disease and stroke.
Ambassadors are needed for a variety of duties including set–up, registration, greeting and more. The event will be a wonderful one as guests enjoy live entertainment, unique silent and open auctions, wine tasting and a gourmet dinner.
To volunteer, contact Jennifer Truax at 415.904.4029 or email at jennifer.truax@heart.org.
For more information, contact Vicki Williams at 510.904.4015 or vicki.williams@heart.org.
