Free Mammograms!

During the month of March, THR Harris Methodist Hospital's Wellness for Life Mobile Unit will be providing mammogram screening for uninsured women, age 35+ who are residents of Tarrant, Parker, Hood, & Johnson Counties.

CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU!

 

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Happy Birthday Kimmy!

Today marks what would have been Kimberlly's 39th birthday. Celebrate her life with us by joining in her favorite pastimes. Make your favorite spaghetti recipe for dinner, read a good book, or just dance to one your favorite songs using a makeshift microphone. Whatever you do, don't forget to flash that pretty smile and share your celebration with us. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMMY!

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Feburary Volunteer Opportunity in support of Komen Tissue Bank

Come out and volunteer to support Komen Tissue Bank!  See flyer and volunteer assignments for main event February 28, 2015.  All volunteers must register on-line and attend a volunteer orientation session the week of the event.  See below for instructions. 

 

As we know, there is especially need for donations among minority women. The event will be held at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, McNair Campus.  On that day, we will join together with other local breast cancer organizations, Pink Ribbons Project, Komen Houston, MD Anderson, and community churches in advancing breast cancer research.

 

The tissue bank will collect breast tissue from healthy women to answer the question: "What makes healthy breast cells become cancerous". 200 volunteers are needed to help out with the event.  See attached for the volunteer assignments.  When you register, you will need to identify yourself with a group and a code. This will let the organizers know that you received the invitation to participate from me.

Registration Codes:

•         Group Name:  African American Outreach Committee

•         Group Code:  2015 AA Reach

 

The general overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abf9m_Uy1nE           

 

Please help spread the word!

Point of Contact:

 

Cassandra Harris, MS, MCHES

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Health Disparities Research

1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1440

Houston, TX 77030

(713) 794-1730

clharris@mdanderson.org

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Save the date! PIAP's 7th Annual Pink Party set for Oct 25th!

Our signature event, PIAP will host it's 7th annual Pink Party in Houston, TX. If you'd like to serve on the committee, email katie@piapinc.org. 

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Our New Executive Director

PIAP is pleased to announce that Katie Porterfield will be its new Executive Director!  Katie is a breast cancer survivor and has an intimate knowledge of how much awareness can make a difference in both treatment and prevention. 

Unfortunately, Katie has seen breast cancer take the lives of her mother, daughter and sister. She is committed to stop this epidemic in our community. 

Let's give her our unwavering support!

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2013 Pink Party - Oct 5th

We've moved to Texas!  

This year's Pink Party will be hosted by Wayne and Katie Porterfield, Kimmy's parents.  The event will take place just outside Houston at Teal Run Clubhouse, 4703 Teal Bend Blvd, Fresno, TX 77545.  Come any time between 10 AM and 4 PM.  The event details are located at https://www.facebook.com/pinkisntalwayspretty/events.

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Resolved to Fight Back

A new year always brings about resolutions to improve our lives. Our resolutions can range from what we eat to who we date and even how we challenge ourselves to be more adventurous. Well, here at P.I.A.P., we're resolved to fight breast cancer one goal at a time. 

GOAL #1: Eat a variety of healthy foods each day, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  Cut down on red meat.

Don't take our word for it. Check out Dr. Fung's recent study published by the American Journal of Epidemiology.

P.I.A.P. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. Give us a hand...spread the word!

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