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"Breaking the Barriers of Silence"

10/21/2026

Highlights from the AWCAA Nigerian Breast cancer awareness event on October 2nd, 2026!! The AWCAAN team, Oncologists, Survivors raised awareness, celebrated survivors, and amplified their voices to continue the fight against breast cancer disparities.

💗 Awareness. Education. Advocacy. Support. Hope.

10/19/2026

To our survivors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and community, THANK YOU! Your love, generosity, and support continue to make our mission possible. Above all, we give God all the glory for the lives touched and the hope shared. Together, we stand stronger!🙏🏽💗

10/15/2026

🌸Meet Our Featured Attendee: Rebkha Atnafou-Boyer, MPH, 🌸

We are excited to welcome Rebkha Atnafou-Boyer, MPH, Research Associate, Principal Investigator, and Program Director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to AWCAA’s The Power of HER: Hope, Education & Resilience!

With over 15 years of experience in cancer prevention research, Rebkha is passionate about reducing disparities in cancer screening, advancing health equity, and empowering underserved communities.

💗 Join Rebkha and the AWCAA community as we break the silence on metastatic breast cancer!

✨ Inspiring survivor testimonies
🎤 Cancer education and expert insights
👗 Thrivers Fashion Show
🎶 Live entertainment and community fellowship

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

💗 Come for the information. Stay for the stories. Leave empowered! 💗

10/15/2026

🌸Meet Our Featured Attendee: AWCAA Board Chairwoman - Maureen Umeh! 🌸

Maureen Umeh is an Emmy Award winning FOX 5 DC anchor and host with more than 30 years of experience informing audiences, telling people’s stories, and bringing attention to issues that affect their lives. As Board Chair of the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA), she brings that same dedication to advancing cancer awareness, improving access to care, and supporting African and Black women and their families. Through her journalism and community service, she is committed to helping women feel heard, giving them information they can use, and reminding them they don’t have to face cancer alone.

💗 We are honored to have her lead our Board!💗

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

💗 Come for the information. Stay for the stories. Leave empowered! 💗

10/14/2026

The African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our Turning Town Center Pink event at Town Center at Cobb on October 3, 2026 a memorable and impactful experience!

To our community members, sponsors, partners, and cancer survivors, thank you for showing up, standing with us, and making breast cancer awareness a shared mission. Your presence, generosity, and unwavering support continue to strengthen our commitment to cancer education, early detection, advocacy, and support for those affected by cancer.

To our courageous breast cancer survivors, thank you for sharing your stories, inspiring hope, and reminding us all of the power of resilience and community. Your voices matter, and your stories have the power to educate, encourage, and save lives.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being part of this movement!

✨ Together, we rise. Together, we advocate. Together, we save lives!

With gratitude,
African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA)

10/13/2026

🌸Meet Our Featured Attendee: AWCAA Board Member Dr. Ivan Zama! 🌸

AWCAA is proud to introduce Dr. Ivan Zama, MD, FAAHPM, a dedicated healthcare leader and advocate for compassionate patient care.

Dr. Zama serves as Medical Director of Palliative Medicine, Medical Director of the Sickle Cell Treatment Center, and President of the Medical Staff at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.

His expertise and commitment to patient-centered care strengthen AWCAA’s mission to support individuals and families impacted by cancer.

💗 We are honored to have him on our Board! 💗

Join us for an afternoon of real conversations, powerful stories, education, and empowerment as we shine a light on metastatic breast cancer and the importance of community support.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

💗 Come for the information. Stay for the stories. Leave empowered! 💗

10/12/2026

🎀 AWCAA IN THE NEWS! 📺 FOX 5 DC 💗

We are grateful to FOX 5 DC and Maureen Umeh for shining a spotlight on the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

AWCAA Founder & President Dr. Ify Anne Nwabukwu and Board Member Sheba Hakiza joined Maureen to share our mission of educating, empowering, and supporting women and families impacted by cancer.

💗 Awareness is important, but ACTION saves lives!

Join us on Saturday, October 17th, for The Power of HER: Hope, Education & Resilience as we break the silence on metastatic breast cancer.

📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM | FREE EVENT

📺 Watch our FOX 5 story:
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-o7rt6org5uhn01k2

🎟️ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-her-hope-education-resilience-breaking-the-silence-tickets-2000263453836

Share the story. Spread awareness. Join the movement! 💕

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FOX 5’s published story confirms AWCAA’s feature and the October 17 event preview.

10/12/2026

🌸Meet Our Featured Attendee: Chinyere Eze, MS, PA-C 🌸

Chinyere N. Eze, MS, PA-C, is the Founder and Medical Director of Eze Health Center, where she is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with an emphasis on preventive medicine, holistic wellness, and health education. As a Board Member of the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA), she is committed to advancing cancer awareness, early detection, and health equity among African women and underserved communities. Through her leadership, community outreach, and advocacy, she strives to empower women with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to achieve healthier lives and better health outcomes.

Join us for an afternoon of real conversations, powerful stories, education, and empowerment as we shine a light on metastatic breast cancer and the importance of community support.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

💗 Come for the information. Stay for the stories. Leave empowered! 💗

10/12/2026

🎤🎶 LIVE PERFORMANCE ALERT! 💗

We are excited to welcome Isaac Geralds to AWCAA MD/DC/VA ‘s The Power of HER: Hope, Education & Resilience on Saturday, October 17th!

🇳🇬 Nigerian-born singer-songwriter, entertainer, and autism advocate, Isaac is known for his soulful voice and passion for inspiring change through music.

As founder of the Purple Rush Foundation, he empowers neurodivergent youth through music, creativity, and wellness. Known as the Singing MC, Isaac brings together music, purpose, and community! 🎶💕

✨ Come be inspired, uplifted, and entertained as we celebrate strength, hope, and resilience!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12–4 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

🎟️ FREE EVENT — REGISTER TODAY!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-her-hope-education-resilience-breaking-the-silence-tickets-2000263453836

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10/10/2026

🌸Meet Our Featured Attendee: Sheba Hakiza,MPH

Sheba Rugege Hakiza is a public health professional and clinical research leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical trials, oncology research, healthcare innovation, and project management across the North America and Africa. She currently leads a maternal health telehealth project in Rwanda, leveraging innovative technology to improve access to specialized care and maternal health outcomes. As an AWCAA Board Member, she is passionate about advancing cancer awareness, expanding access to screening and clinical trials, and building partnerships that improve the lives of women and families affected by cancer.

Join us for an afternoon of real conversations, powerful stories, education, and empowerment as we shine a light on metastatic breast cancer and the importance of community support.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-her-hope-education-resilience-breaking-the-silence-tickets-2000263453836?aff=oddtdtcreator
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, Washington, DC

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8955 Edmonston Road
Greenbelt, MD
20770

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.awcaa.org/

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