Local Organizations Team Up to Raise Awareness for Breast and Prostate Cancer
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Jonesboro, AR (September 25, 2015) – NEA Baptist, Ritter Communications , East Arkansas Broadcasters and KAIT 8 have joined forces for the 6th annual Hoping for a Cure, Friday, October 2nd from 11 am – 1 pm in the parking lot of Pier One. As an event of the 10th Anniversary Hope Week 2015, Hoping for a Cure raises awareness and funds for breast and prostate cancer and awards a limited number of free vouchers for breast and prostate cancer screenings to eligible recipients.
Volunteers from the sponsor organizations will be on site during the event with a Bucket Brigade to raise money for Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation. Participants can also stop to pick up a goody bag and educational material, enjoy refreshments and sign up to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Eligible recipients for the 3D mammogram vouchers should meet the following requirements:
· Must have a Primary Care Physician (A primary physician will be assigned to those who do not have one)
· Must be 40 +
· Uninsured
· No unusual breast symptoms or prior history of breast cancer
· Have not received a screening mammogram in the past year
The voucher is good for one free 3D mammogram screening.
Eligible recipients for the prostate screening vouchers should meet the following requirements:
· Must be between the ages of 50 - 70 years old
· Have not received a prostate screening or seen a urologist within the past six months
· Blood draw on-site, (results given after physical exam is completed)
· Physical exam to be performed at clinic location
Early detection is key; resulting in quicker and better treatment for those with breast or prostate cancer. The screenings are an important part of early detection, as well as education about symptoms and risk factors. Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event to receive educational materials, to sign-up for the door prize and to enjoy lunch.
Hope Week, sponsored by NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, is a unique community-wide, week-long series of events and activities designed to salute and highlight the spirit of Hope and its importance in the life of our community. Hope Week is rooted in the belief that acts of goodwill are virtually always related to more beneficial life outcomes. For more information about Hope Week or to view a calendar of 2015 Hope Week events, visit www.NEABaptistFoundation.org.
NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation is made up of five programs. These programs include HopeCircle, Center for Healthy Children, ShareHope, Wellness Works!, and the Medicine Assistance Program. Through the support of the community at fundraisers, as well as grants and private donations/memorial gifts, the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation is able to provide these much needed services to the community of Northeast Arkansas free of charge. For more information about NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, visit www.neacfoundation.org.