An Afternoon with the Girls

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,
72, SE | Washington,
Washington DC 20030
0030 | (202)
2) 681-1
681-1125
www.supportbreastcare.org
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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 out of 8 women in the United States
will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
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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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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
Medical Advisory
Committee
Special Events
Committee
Dr. Raymond Tu
Dr. Gilbert Daniel
Elaine Jefferson
Renita Lake
Vanessa Adams
Nyela Williams
Kevin Robinson
Jackie Kebe
Yolanda Raine
Donna Rouse
Executive Director
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