Toledo OH Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

10/23/2026

People experience different breast cancer symptoms, and some people have no symptoms at all.

Contact a healthcare provider if you notice a new lump, swelling, changes in the skin or ni**le, unusual discharge, a change in breast shape, or persistent pain.

Do not ignore a change because you are uncertain about what it means.



HEALTH SOURCE
CDC, Symptoms of Breast Cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/symptoms/

10/23/2026

Breasts can look and feel different from one person to another. Knowing what is normal for you can make it easier to recognize a change.

If you notice something new or unusual, contact a healthcare provider. A breast change does not always mean cancer, but it deserves attention.



HEALTH SOURCE
CDC, Symptoms of Breast Cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/symptoms/

10/23/2026

Breast cancer screening can help find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Your screening plan should reflect your age, family health history, personal risk, and previous health information.

Make breast health part of your next healthcare visit.



HEALTH SOURCE
CDC, Screening for Breast Cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/

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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are inviting our communities to start the conversation.

Talk with your family about your health history. Ask your healthcare provider which breast cancer screening options are appropriate for you and when you should begin. Share what you learn with someone you love.

One conversation can encourage someone to ask a question, make an appointment, or take another informed step for her health.

Swipe through the carousel, then tell us: Who will you start a conversation with?

10/22/2026

Active and alumnae members of the Toledo (0H) Chapter of The Links Incorporated gathered yesterday, with Charter Member, Marianne Payne, to commemorate the chapter's 54th Charter Anniversary.

"We are honored to have Link member Marianne Payne here with us today. As we continue the legacy of friendship and service started here in Toledo on October 21, 1972, we stand proudly on the shoulders of our 14 charter members and our alumnae members", says chapter president, Lois Bingham Jordan.

10/21/2026

Happy Charter Day to the Toledo (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated!

October 21, 1972 – October 21, 2026

Fifty-four years ago today, 14 visionary, accomplished, and community-minded women came together to establish the Toledo (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

On October 21, 1972, at the Toledo Press Club, our chapter was officially chartered, with Link Laura Palmer serving as our first Chapter President. The installation ceremony was conducted by Link Fannie Wilson of our sponsoring chapter, Northern Indiana.

Today, we proudly honor our 14 Charter Members:

💚 Ernestine Butler
💚 Richardene Chadwell
💚 Faye Fenwick
💚 Jacquelyn Gray
💚 Mildred Harrison
💚 Kate Jackson
💚 Joyce Jones
💚 Marietta Leverette (Organizer)
💚 Olivia Murphy
💚 Charlie B. Nunn
💚 Marion Nunn
💚 Laura Palmer (Organizer & First President)
💚 Marianne Payne
💚 Odessa Rowan (Organizer)

We stand on their shoulders.

These remarkable women planted seeds of friendship, leadership, and service that have continued to grow throughout our Toledo community for more than five decades.

We honor our Charter Members for their vision, our Alumnae for their years of dedication, our active Link members for carrying the work forward and building upon this extraordinary legacy.

As we celebrate 54 years of friendship and service, we look ahead with excitement to our 55th anniversary in 2027, grateful for where we began, proud of how far we've come, and committed to the work still ahead.

To every Link member who has been part of our chapter's story, thank you for the legacy you have helped build.

Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service.

Happy Charter Day, Toledo Links! 💚

10/15/2026