The mission of The
Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
is to ensure that all
people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All programs and
services are provided free of charge.
Joe and
Catherine Williams are sponsoring their 3rd Annual
Fundraiser “Champion of Challenge”! Raising awareness
and funds to support the programs of The Wellness
Community-West Los Angeles. And this year, they are
focused and even more determined to reach the African
American community with an important and life saving
message, “Be screened early and get treatment soon after
a diagnosis. Delaying is not an option”. “And before,
during or after your cancer treatment – go to The
Wellness Community and get the support, education and
hope you’ll need to get through this experience.”
An Evening with Focus! The funds raised that evening
will be used to train African American psychotherapists
in The Wellness Community methodology of facilitating
group support for people affected with cancer. Upon
completion of the 60 hour intensive training module, the
psychotherapists will be ready to serve our community!
Let’s get cancer out of the hush-hush and into the
spotlight so we can make a difference in the lives of
African Americans.
This event has grown due to the strong support of those
that have attended in the recent years-Thank You. So
please join Catherine and Joe this year as they continue
to “make a difference” by attending the “Champion of
Challenge” on Saturday, August 7th at the historical
Cicada Restaurant 617 Olive Street in downtown Los
Angeles.
Early participation in this is recommended as the
tickets are limited.
Platinum VIP Tickets: $150.00 VIP Reception
starts at 6:30 atop The Oviatt Building - Penthouse
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTS (NOMA)
LOUIS GOSSETT JR.
ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR
STAN LATHAN
TELEVISION AND FILM PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
LAWRENCE TANTER
LOS ANGELES LAKERS ANNOUNCER, RADIO PERSONALITY
CHARLIE WILSON
THE GAP BAND
CAMILLE WINBUSH
THREE-TIME NAACP IMAGE AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT BY
LOOSE ENDS - FEATURING JANE EUGENE
LESA TERRY
BILL HUNTER
Powered by:
DENISE WILLIAMS
RED SEA ENTERTAINMENT
ROLLAND WIRT
Presented by Joe and Catherine Williams,
who believe Community and Wellness go together and are
spearheading a change through the Wellness Community
West Los Angeles and the Yes I Can Project.
JUST the FACTS:
According to the American Cancer Society (Cancer Facts &
Figures for African Americans 2009-2010) African
Americans have the highest death rate and shortest
survival of any racial and ethnic group in the US for
most cancers. The causes of these inequalities are
complex and are thought to reflect social and economic
disparities more than biologic differences associated
with race. These include inequalities in work, wealth,
income, education, housing and overall standard of
living, barriers to high-quality health care, and racial
discrimination.
Although the overall racial disparity in cancer death
rates is decreasing, in 2005, the death rate for all
cancers combined continued to be 33% higher in African
American men and 16% higher in African American women
than in white men and women, respectively.
The most commonly diagnosed cancers among African
American men are prostate (34%), lung (16%), and colon
and rectum (10%). Among African American women, the most
common cancers are breast (25%), lung (12%), and colon
and rectum (11%).
GO
BEYOND what you think
you can do
help people with cancer GO BEYOND what they
think they can do
GO BEYOND
…taking you from the couch to the finish line!
training begins 9.11.10
26.2 miles 3.20.11
TEAM WELLNESS is the charity marathon training team for The Wellness
Community-West Los Angeles (TWC-WLA) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are
empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by
community.
All programs and services at TWC-WLA are provided at no cost to our
community members.
Since its inception
in 1996, Lee National Denim Day has adhered to a simple
philosophy: one day, one cause, one cure®. In 14 years,
that philosophy has become a mantra for millions and has
made an impact Lee Jeans never dreamed possible.
It all started when several Lee Jeans employees realized
that each of them, in one form or another, had been
touched by breast cancer. An everyday conversation
sparked an idea and led to the creation of Lee National
Denim Day, which has become one of the largest
single-day fundraisers nationwide for breast cancer.
In its first year, Lee Jeans set a goal of raising $1
million on Lee National Denim Day. To do this, Lee Jeans
invited companies to go casual for a cause, inviting
employees to wear their jeans to work on Denim Day in
exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against
breast cancer. The underlying concept behind the program
was simple - by convincing enough people to take one
small step, together they could reach an incredible
goal.
The response to the inaugural Lee National Denim Day
program was astounding. That year, more than 3,000
companies signed up to participate, raising $1.4 million
dollars for the fight against breast cancer, setting the
stage for what would become one of the most captivating
social action campaigns in the country.
Since its first year, Lee National Denim Day has raised
nearly $80 million for the fight against breast cancer
and unites nearly one million supporters nationwide each
year.
To participate
in Lee National Denim Day, you can coordinate a team or
make an individual contribution. Select one of the
options below to get started! Proceeds raised will
benefit
Women's Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry
Foundation, including
our national headquarters, the Cancer Support Community.
What a luncheon we’ve got planned for you this year!
Special Guest Speaker, author Marianne Williamson, will
certainly uplift, motivate and inspire all those who
attend. In addition, you can get a head start on your
holiday shopping at our spectacular Boutique and
Auction. Gather your friends to join our Friends of
Wellness for an afternoon of enjoyment, companionship
and compassion. Tickets are sure to sell out quickly, so
don’t miss your opportunity to join us at the beautiful
Skirball Cultural Center.
Take a weekly walk through your favorite shopping areas
for personal fitness & to support a great cause!
Join Fitness, Fun & Philanthropy, a weekly walking group
that will drop off donation forms to various shops
around Los Angeles.
Our first walk will be Thursday, August 13th
at 10 am and continues each Thursday, thereafter. We
will meet at The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles for
our first walk, located at:
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1040
Santa Monica, CA 90405
You'll
distribute auction donation letter forms with the goal of having items donated
for us to auction while having fun and getting fit. Funds raised will provide
cancer support, education and hope for those in need
Receive a free t-shirt & pedometer to wear on your
walks!
Contact
Nicole Garton,
310-314-2557, to receive more information and to
sign up.
For more information about
sponsorship opportunities, registration and volunteer
opportunities for any of the above events,
please contact Allyn Cioban by
email
or by phone at (310) 314-2565.
