[NTA] FW: DON'T MISS OUT: Sisters Network Inc. 4th Annual National African American Breast Cancer 5k Walk/Run

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Sisters Network® Inc. To Host 4th Annual Stop the Silence National African 
American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Funds Raised Benefit Sisters Network Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)

[https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs081/1102026594034/img/44.jpg]Houston, 
Texas March 25, 2013--- Sisters Network® Inc., (SNI), the only national African 
American breast cancer survivorship organization will host the 4th Annual Stop 
the Silence® National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, 
April 13, 2013. The event will be held in downtown Houston at the Discovery 
Green Park, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX. 77010. Walk registration and check-in 
begins at 7:00 a.m. and the 5K walk/run officially starts at 9:00 a.m.

Participants can register for $30.00 per person or $300.00 for team (minimum 
10). Walk t-shirts will be provided to registered participants. Online 
registration is open until April 6th. To register now, log on to 
www.stopthesilencewalk.org<http://www.stopthesilencewalk.org>. For more 
information, call 866-781-1808.

Funds raised benefit Sisters Network® Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP). 
The program provides services to breast cancer survivors facing financial 
challenges. Financial assistance is for but not limited to: medical related 
lodging, medical co-pays, office visits and prosthesis. BCAP also provides free 
mammograms to those in need.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women. In 2013, 
an estimated 27,060 new cases of breast cancer and 6,080 deaths are expected to 
occur among African American women according to the American Cancer Society 
Facts & Figures 2013-2014. The incidence of breast cancer among women under 45 
is higher for African American women compared to white women, however, the risk 
of breast cancer for all women increases with age. African American women are 
more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors and more advanced stages of 
breast cancer despite a lower incidence rate. The five-year survival rate for 
African American women is 78%, as compared to 90% for white women.
[https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs172/1102026594034/img/73.jpg]The 2013 
Honorary Walk Chair is the Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Elected 
officials from the greater Houston-area are also expected to be in attendance. 
Over 8,000 participants from Houston and around the nation are expected to walk 
in honor and in celebration of family and friends who survived breast cancer 
and those who are no longer among us.

National and local sponsors to date include Eisai, AstraZeneca, Genentech, MD 
Anderson Cancer Center and Fiesta Mart. National Partner includes Delta Sigma 
Theta Sorority, Inc. Media partners include Comcast; Breast Cancer Wellness 
Magazine;Rolling Out Magazine; Clear Channel Outdoor; Majic 102.1, KTSU Clear 
Choice Radio 90.9 and D-Mars Magazine.

"Four years ago, our National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run was 
launched to heighten breast cancer awareness in the African American community. 
Sisters Network is so thankful for the continued support and growth of this 
initiative. It is truly a powerful vision to see thousands of women and men 
walking together to help Sisters Network raise funds so we can assist breast 
survivors nationwide. We know how blessed and fortunate our organization is to 
be able to continue to thrive for 19 years, especially in today's economy and 
also assist women financially and emotionally when they need it most. We 
couldn't do it without the loyal support of our sponsors and the community who 
continue to believe in Sisters Network mission to Stop the Silence so African 
American women can beat the breast cancer odds," said Karen E. Jackson, 
Founder/CEO, Sisters Network Inc.

About Sisters Network® Inc

Founded in 1994 by Karen E. Jackson, Sisters Network® Inc.is governed by an 
elected Board of Directors and assisted by an appointed Medical Advisory Board. 
The organization's purpose is to save lives and provide a broader scope of 
knowledge that addresses the breast cancer survivorship crisis affecting 
African American women around the country. Currently, Sisters Network Inc. has 
over 40 affiliate chapters located in 22 states.
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[NTA] FW: DON'T MISS OUT: Sisters Network Inc. 4th Annual National African American Breast Cancer 5k Walk/Run

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