MANSFIELD — Join Many Shades of Pink, the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Richland County Children Services (RCCS), We ACT and Titus 6 in celebrating breast cancer survivors and promoting early detection as part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Many Shades of Pink (MSOP) Breast Cancer Awareness organization, was established in 2014, by breast cancer survivor, Wahnita Johnson, and represents all races and stages of breast cancer.
Survivorship is a unique and ongoing journey that is different for every woman. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and help women and those affected by breast cancer through education early detection and support programs.
The Many Shades of Pink Luncheon “Pink Ribbon Warriors” will take place on, Saturday, Oct. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the United Steelworkers Hall: 376 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the celebration will begin at noon.
There will be a complimentary soup and salad luncheon, featuring the melodic harmonies of The McCruter Family. This event is free and open to the public.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Tiffany Onger, with the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center.
Also, testimonial speakers Wahnita Johnson, Founder of Many Shades of Pink and LaDonna Simms. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Overseer E. Renea Collins of Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church.
Special thanks to Keisha Allen, Deputy Warden, of Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI) and the male residents of the RiCI Knitting Program who will be providing Pink Teddy Bears for those who will be in attendance at the event.
Many Shades of Pink will also honor heroes in the fight against breast cancer for their contributions to breast cancer awareness and their dedication to uplifting others in our community.
The mission of MSOP is to empower, inspire and help women and those affected by breast cancer through education, early detection, and support programs.
This event is brought to you by MSOP Founder/Chairperson, Wahnita Johnson, We ACT, the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Titus 6 Advertising Marketing Design, and Richland County Children Services (RCCS).
For more information contact Wahnita Johnson, MSOP Founder at 567-303-7020 or Nyshia Brooks, Program Manager, Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Mansfield, 419–756-2122 or Brigitte Coles, Community RCCS Community Engagement Supervisor, 419-774-4168.