Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors, 501c3
Supporting women diagnosed, being treated or living with metastatic breast cancer
Help Our Cause
All donations to Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors are used to support women impacted by a diagnosis of breast cancer .
About Us
Our History
Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors (SRUCOS) was founded by Yvonne McLean Florence in 2014.
SRUCOS is recognized by the IRS as 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, established to support women whose lives have been impacted by a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Our Mission
To empower, encourage and educate women diagnosed, being treated, living with and beyond breast cancer.
Our Board of Directors
Marylou Osterman
Marylou Osterman
Marylou Osterman
Treasurer
Mary Pat Lynch
Marylou Osterman
Marylou Osterman
Secretary
Our Programs and Services
Survivors Educational Workshop
Survivors Educational Workshop
Survivors Educational Workshop
Kathy Kelk
ARTIST/PRESENTER
Kathy believes one can find true joy in exploring one’s inner creative spirit at any age. Visiting art galleries on vacations, she found herself drawn to both soft, soothing watercolors and vibrant, colorful oil paintings.
Kathy enjoys painting in all three media and finds the process of painting to be invigorating for her mind and soothing to her soul. She loves the ability to produce bold and rich colors in oil, the soft and subtle colors of watercolor, and the textures and flexibility of acrylics. Her artwork includes more serious studies of landscapes as well as still life subjects and whimsical, fun creations.
She is currently teaching acrylic classes at the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning in Wilmington, Delaware, where she hopes to inspire others to explore their creative spirit.
DATE:
Thursday, October 14, 2021
TIME:
11:00-12:30 pm EST
TOPIC:
Finding Joy In The Creative Process
FUTURE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Thursday, October 21, 2021
TOPIC: Nutrition: Back to the Basics
5:00pm
Socks for Survivors Campaign
Survivors Educational Workshop
Survivors Educational Workshop
Socks for Survivors Campaign supports patients being treated for breast cancer by donating sock packages to four major hospitals. Each package contains a new pair of socks and other items the patient can use at the treatment site or at home.
Pampering Day Program
Pampering Day Program
Pampering Day Program
Bountiful Baskets
Pampering Day Program
Pampering Day Program
Bountiful Baskets are donated to women diagnosed with stage 0-4 breast cancer
LETS BEAT BREAST CANCER!
EVENT INFORMATION
Please join Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors in collaboration with 2for2 Boobs and My Styles Matters as we kick off #LetsBeatBreastCancer Campaign.
During our first event, Soul Food Sunday you will have a chance to cook a delicious soul food plant-based meal alongside Food for Life Instructor, Dietra Dennis, from the comfort of your kitchen.
During our second event, Let's Toast It Up!, we will celebrate one another with a signature mocktail drink, created by Food for Life Instructor, Dietra Dennis, from the comfort of your home.
Gifts will be provided to those that attend both workshops!
Because 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, we are asking for an $8 donation for each class. Funds will go towards current and future programs.
TO REGISTER click HERE https://forms.gle/Ebr8VpKDg3q6FSAV9
TO DONATE press the DONATIONS ACCEPTED HERE button above
Thank you again for joining us and for your contribution in helping Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors in our mission to support women impacted by a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Join us September 30 for Empowering GENErations: Have You Had the Family Cancer Talk? This virtual panel features Black families impacted by BRCA-related cancer in discussion with a Basser Center genetic counselor. The panel will be moderated by Loretta Herring of Cancer Awareness Network and is a collaboration between the Basser Center’s Black & BRCA initiative, Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors, Cancer Awareness Network, My Style Matters, and Wawela Cancer Support. Attendees will have a chance to win a prize.
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
OUR COMMUNITY DRIVEN RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Our collaboration with Jefferson College of Nursing began in October 2019 to conduct a research study on the perceptions of African Americans about clinical trials. A huge thank you to all of the participants who shared their thoughts with us.
Our Partners, Sponsors, Donors and Collaborators
Site Content
American Cancer Society Recommendations for Breast Screening
Women with an average risk of breast cancer - most women - should begin yearly mammograms at age 45.
Women should be able to start the screening as early as age 40 if they want to. It's a good idea to start talking to your health care provider at age 40 about when you should begin screening.
At age 55, women should have mammograms every other year, although women who want to keep having yearly mammograms should be able to do so.
Regular mammograms should continue as long as a woman is in good health.
Breast exams, either from a medical provider or self-exams, are no longer recommended.
The guidelines are for women with average risk for breast cancer. Women at high risk - because of a family history, a breast condition, or another reason - need to begin screening earlier and more often. Talk to your health care provider to be sure.
