Sisters Network Programs

Gift for Life Block WalkDuring the month of October, the Affiliate chapters of Sisters Network Inc. collaborate with organizations and community groups to coordinate the promotion of breast health awareness in the African American community through the Gift for Life Block Walk®. This unique and innovative program allows breast cancer survivors to partner with volunteers and canvas door-to-door in the African American community to distribute breast health education brochures, a resource list, and collect data. The community has an opportunity to meet survivors, hear their stories, and experience their triumph over breast cancer. Every individual reached during the walk is then invited to the event site where refreshments are served and breast cancer related agencies exhibit their resources and services. A mobile unit is provided for free mammograms at selected affiliate chapters.

The Pink Ribbon Awareness Initiative

The pink ribbon is the national symbol for breast cancer awareness. The Pink Ribbon Awareness Initiative is a national faith-based educational outreach program that reaches women in church with information on how to access breast care services and resources. The focus of this outreach is to increase the number of women obtaining mammograms and increase their general knowledge. Sisters Network affiliate chapter members and community volunteers disseminate information on breast cancer to African American churches across the United States. SNI members give testimonies as survivor role models to encourage and inspire.

Annual National African American Breast Cancer Conference

In 1999, Sisters broke new ground by hosting the nation’s only Annual National African American Breast Cancer Conference which provides a broader scope of knowledge and addresses the breast cancer survivorship crisis affecting the African American woman. With the continuing theme of ‘Celebrating Survivorship’, SNI’s annual conference is held annually and offers CEU and CHES accreditation. The conference focuses on Stopping the Silence, replacing fear with hope, and empowering women through positive messages. Sisters’ looks forward to reaching higher heights by increasing the attendance and visibility of the conference to continue to celebrate survivorship.