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conniemarie12
Review for Sistahs Surviving Breast Cancer, St Petersburg, FL, USA
I first connected with "Sistahs" in March, 2008 at my first weekend with cancer survivors. What a joy that was! We had wonderful meals, relaxing treats such as facials, massages, hair and makeup does and don'ts as well as crafts such as self-made jewelery and tee shirts. It was wonderful. The following 2nd Tuesday, I was at my first Sistahs Surviving Breast Cancer meeting and have attended each one, except when out of town, ever since.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
their growth. The growth has come about by the willingness of the participants to do whatever they can to spread knowledge of the disease and how one can fight it as well as live with it to conquer it and tell others about their personal triumphs.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
change very little. I would try to continue to get the best information to the community on the most up-to-date sources of treatment, surgeries and medication as well as preventable steps to conquer this dread disease.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the information that I have been exposed to and have gained. People perish because they lack knowledge. The information has been explained to me on my level which makes it even easier to give out to another person. I am grateful for that.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
among the most knowledgable and compassionate people I have ever met. Not only do they know about their particular field, but they know about the adjoining fields that are also involved in the fight against cancer.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
more easily get the information of early detection and monthly self-examination out in the communities. It could provide free mammograms and treatments to those without insurance and need for same.
Ways to make it better...
I had come in contact with the organization earlier in my cancer experience. That way I might have saved myself some unnecessary worrying about myself and others.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
1)getting early detection information out to the community, 2)distilling the myths that are already hampering the early detection of cancer in the African-Amer communities and 3)getting the individuals to practice early detection self-exams monthly.
One thing I'd also say is that...
fear of the unknown is very difficult to overcome. Some people prefer not know what can hurt them. When the results of knowing what may hurt as soon as possible are explained, it may help to conquer these fears as well. Knowledge is powerful.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
