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Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Join Team Lindsay and Susan G. Komen Tidewater Sunday, July 23, 2017 for a wonderful day of fun at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Tickets to the newest Smithsonian are quite rare, so take advantage of this great opportunity. We will leave from Harbor Park promptly at 6:00 a.m. and will return at 9:00 p.m. the same day. You will have an opportunity to view collection highlights which include Nat Turner’s bible; an extensive repository of photos and film documenting everyday Black life; a segregation-era Southern Railway car; African-American ephemera examining the Double Victory Military Experience; Michael Jackson’s fedora; and works by prolific artists, such as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, and Henry O. Tanner.
The museum also features Sweet Home Café. The 2017 James Beard Award nominated Sweet Home Café boasts both refined and down-home cooking intricately linked to the geographic regions that inspired each dish, revealing stories about African American culture through food. The café is open 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Cost is $45.00 per person. Limited Seating. To register click here.
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Men's National Health Week
June 12-18
While only 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, it is still important for then to know their risk. Men take charge of your health. In 2017, it is estimated that in the U.S. there will be 460 breast cancer deaths. Know the warning signs:
Warning signs of breast cancer in men
The most common sign in men is a painless lump or thickening in the breast or chest area.
However, any change in the breast or nipple can be a warning sign of breast cancer including:
o Lump, hard knot or thickening in the breast, chest or underarm area (usually painless, but may be tender)
o Change in the size or shape of the breast
o Dimpling, puckering or redness of the skin of the breast
o Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
o Pulling in of the nipple (inverted nipple) or other parts of the breast
o Nipple discharge (rare)
These symptoms may also be signs of a benign breast condition.
Don’t delay seeing a health care provider
Some men may be embarrassed about a change in their breast or chest area and put off seeing a health care provider. This may result in a delay in diagnosis. As with women, survival is highest when breast cancer is found early and treated. If you notice any of these signs or other changes in your breast, chest area or nipple, see a provider right away.
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Dates to Add to Your Calendar
Bunco Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Cost: $10.00 - pay at the door
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Bat for a Cure
Join Komen Tidewater and the Norfolk Tides in the fight against breast cancer as we go to Bat
for a Cure. For one night only, Saturday, July 15th at 7pm. The Tides will wear pink jerseys and the
bases at Harbor Park will be pink to show support for the women and men
in our community that have been affected by breast cancer. |
Bunco Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Cost: $10.00 - pay at the door |
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Race for the CureSaturday, October 14thWalk or Run Start a team or register as an individaul Take Action - BE MORE THAN PINK Register now! |
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Ongoing Partnerships
Swipe your Kroger Plus Card to benefit the Komen Tidewater Affiliate. Click here to learn more! | |
Are you are an avid Amazon customer, 0.5% of your shopping expense can donated in support of Komen Tidewater. All you have to do is shop through this link. Register today! |
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Donate your used vehicle, van, truck, boat, or recreational vehicle to help support breast cancer awareness. You can donate by calling 1-855-KOMEN-CARS (1-855-566-3622) or you can donate online by clicking here. | |
When you open a new eligible Pink Ribbon Banking account*, Bank of America contributes to Susan G. Komen®. This money will help save lives, ensure quality of care for all and energize science and research in the fight to end breast cancer. Click here to learn more.*Check order fees may apply. |
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Atlantic Potties is donating 1 Dollar per Pink Porta Potty rented. Atlantic Potties services the Hampton Roads area for commercial, residential, and industrial venues. For your next event, have a seat on a Pink Potty!!! 460-6100 |
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The "Do It Yourself" site is easy to navigate and you can start a fundraise for Komen at the
click of a button. The fundraising project has wonderful ideas on how to give back to
the community with the “create your impact project" Click for more info. |
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Ford Motor Company and its Warriors in Pink campaign kicks off its 20th year of support in the fight against breast cancer by issuing a strong call to action encouraging women to drive more conversations on breast health. Shop warriors in Pink |
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