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Declaring May 15th as Living Beyond Breast Cancer Day in Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, This year, nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) is a non-profit organization, headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia Area, that is nationally recognized for the quality of their educational programs. LBBC offers medical, psychosocial, emotional, and legal support at low or no cost to nearly 60,000 women each year; and
WHEREAS, LBBC was founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, MD, in response to a woman's need for breast-cancer-related information, connection and support after completing treatment; and
WHEREAS, Today, LBBC has expanded to assist women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Their mission includes offering specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, young women, women with advanced breast cancer, women at high risk for developing the disease, and African-American and Latina women. They also offer programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, As a national education and support organization, LBBC's goal is to improve the quality of life and empower women with breast cancer to take an active role in ongoing recovery or management of the disease, regardless of educational background, social support or financial means; and
WHEREAS, Living Beyond Breast Cancer Day promotes LBBC's efforts to advocate for and empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, May 16 was declared Living Beyond Breast Cancer Day. This day honored the nearly 2.5 million breast cancer survivors, their family and friends. The day's activities included Yoga on the Steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum led by certified Yoga Instructor Jennifer Schelter. Over 1,200 participa...
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