Breast Cancer Awareness Calls Fulton South to Take Action | Community

Several entities in South Fulton are mobilizing in October to raise awareness and prevent breast cancer.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that one in eight women will be diagnosed.

Local activities during a month during which supporters wear the rose are intended to prevent the progression of the deadly disease.

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South is located at 1170 Cleveland Ave. in East Point, provide free mammograms to consumers who meet the eligibility criteria.

No appointment is necessary on Wednesdays without appointment from 7:30 to 19h.

Outpatient imaging at WellStar Camp Creek at 3890 Redwine Road in Atlanta is also held on Wednesdays without appointment from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

"In October, on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women 40 and older are encouraged to have their annual mammograms. WellStar locations make it easy, "hospital spokeswoman Nicole Gustin said in a statement. "Just stop during the hours of opening."

Saturday appointments are also available.

Information: 404-265-3828 or https://bit.ly/2fD9KhE

The next building is New Life Presbyterian Church, 6600 Old National Hwy., College Park.

It will hold its eighth annual cancer awareness weekend from October 11th to 14th.

The church is working to improve access to cancer screening and cancer treatment for uninsured people, especially black and minority women belonging to a minority ethnic group, said Phyllis Minter, organizer and member. of the church.

"At New Life, we try to educate the public about cancer and early detection to help everyone understand that cancer does not discriminate," she said. "It affects all families, all ages, all income classes, all occupations and all genders. Knowledge is strength. "

Minter said the weekend would provide information on available resources and networking opportunities.

His theme is to live victoriously during the storm. Activities begin with the Swing for a Cure Golf Tournament, Oct. 11, at noon at Whitewater Creek Golf Club, 175 Birkdale Drive, Fayetteville. The registration is $ 100. The famous golfer Calvin "Megatron" Johnson will be introduced. The 5 km walk and race against cancer will take place on October 13 at 8:30 am. Registration costs $ 25. A special service of worship will be held on October 14 at 10:30 am with Reverend Matthew Wesley Williams.

Information: 770-996-7159 or https://bit.ly/2LMCjae

In Union City, the fifth annual Pinktober 5K Breast Cancer Walk & Run will be held at Ronald Bridges Park, 5285 Lakeside Drive on October 13 from 8am to 10am.

The course is a flat and unofficial course, "perfect for walkers, families and kids running or walking," according to the city's website.

The profits will be donated to breast cancer research.

Information: 770-964-2288 or https://bit.ly/2DGZG6v

Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, a non-profit organization based in Buckhead, is one of the benefactors of the WellStar screening, alongside It's Journey and the WellStar Foundation, in October.

He's organizing his second fitness challenge Get Up Atlanta.

"The Get Up Fitness Challenge is a great way to incorporate exercise into the hectic lives of our supporters while contributing to Susan G. Komen's" Bold Goal "of halving the number of Breast cancer deaths by 2026, "said general manager non-profit Cati Diamond Stone said in a statement. "Research indicates that regular exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 10 to 20%, so it's important to be active in the fight against breast cancer."

Participants can participate in a gym, employer programs or individual training sessions.

Information: https://bit.ly/2NPsVsp

Throughout the year, the Fulton County Board of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program offers free and inexpensive breast and breast exams to women aged 40 to 64 years old. health insurance or qualified as low income.

According to its website, early diagnosis is the key to reducing the number of breast cancer deaths.

The board of health urges all women over 40 to have regular mammograms.

Its College Park Regional Health Center is located at 1920 John Wesley Avenue.

Information: 404-612-1649 or https://bit.ly/2NTcUlh