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Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit

October 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

In celebration of 30 years as the leading Black-led national organization dedicated to the black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event is happening on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, located at 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas 77056. The summit is free and open to the public.

The two-day summit features leading breast health medical experts from major medical institutions who will present the latest information on breast health and survivorship. Registration is open now at sistersnetworkinc.org.

Black women are 42% more likely to die of breast cancer, as compared to white women. Black women under age 35 are diagnosed at two times the rate as white women and are more likely to die at three times the rate. During the summit on Saturday, October 5 at 12 p.m., Sisters Network® Inc. will also host the 30th Anniversary Pretty In Pink Luncheon & Style Show featuring fashions presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets may be purchased for $100. A portion of the funds raised support the Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP). Learn more about this event here.

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October 5
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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