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Charmettes To Host ‘Women Of Faith Praying For A Cure’ Luncheon
The Hillsborough County Chapter of The Charmettes, Incorporated will be hosting “Women of Faith Praying for a Cure” Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, 2017, 11 a. m., at St. John Progressive MB Church Christian Life Center, 2504 E. Chipco Street, Tampa, 33605. The ticket cost is $25.00 per person.
The theme is “Women of Faith Praying for a Cure.” “This event is an opportunity to bring
awareness and education to the forefront in our communities and across the nation,” President De- lores Williams said.
“The members of the Hillsborough County Chapter are anxiously preparing for this very special event. The re- search for a cure of all kinds of cancers has al- ways been the main focus of the organization. The fact that research is bene- ficial, has been proven by the astronomical number of survivors of this dread- ful disease.”
The Charmettes are grateful to have been given the opportunity to honor and salute survivors within their community.
DELORES ‘DEE’ WILLIAMS
All cancer survivors within the community are invited to come out, and be a part of this event of gratitude.
“The Charmettes on a national level is excited to see our chapters hosting
our signature events around the United States and increasing cancer awareness in their com- munities,” said Barbara J. Morton, National President.
A portion of the pro- ceeds will go to the Howard University Can- cer Center (HUCC) for cancer research. To date, the organization has con- tributed more than $500,000 to the HUCC to support cancer research and services.
In 2006, the chemotherapy infusion center was named, The Charmettes, Inc. Gwen- dolyn B. Rodgers Chemotherapy infusion Suite,” in honor of the
long term support pro- vided to the Howard Uni- versity Cancer Center by the Charmettes, Incorpo- rated.
The Charmettes, Incor- porated is a national civic organization of women founded in 1951 in West Palm Beach, Florida. In addition to the many chapter activities and pro- grams, all members pro- vide education, awareness, support and raise funds for cancer re- search. The chapters are engaged in programs and activities that provide as- sistance to individuals and families in need in areas including: education, health, scholarship, and community development.
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