Our History …
Since 2005, Praise Is The CureĀ® (PITC) has been a citywide outreach campaign in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. PITC is the brain thrust of Anita T. Conner, a 20 year breast cancer survivor and her daughter Kerri Conner-Matchett, a 10 year breast cancer survivor. (read more …)
Called to Action …
In 2016, there are expected to be 30,700 new cases of Breast Cancer and 6,310 deaths among Black women. In 2012 (most recent data available), Breast Cancer mortality was 42% higher in African American than in white women. Source: Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Statistics (03/24/16)