Houston Board
Sandy Castillo sandyc@alamobreastcancer.org 713-232-9796
Bonner Cutting bonner@alamobreastcancer.org 281-655-9223
Jody Schoger Jody@alamobreastcancer.org 281-702-2789
Betty Sommer betty@alamobreastcancer.org 832-439-3110
Medical Advisors
To be determined.
Mission
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND MEN WITH BREAST CANCER and to complement the mission and vision of Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation San Antonio: To end breast cancer by assisting patients, informing policymakers and expanding knowledge through education and community outreach.
Mutual Vision: A world free of breast cancer.
Houston and Surrounding Area Events Calendar
Houston Community Events
Houston YSC Face 2 Face Group
Monthly support group for young women with breast cancer
Meetings are Third Monday Monthly
Click Here for Up-to-Date Details
May 20th
June 17th
July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
NO RSVP NEEDED: Come when you can.
Contact: Sandy Castillo at sandymcastillo@gmail.com
713-232-9796
ABCF-HOUSTON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
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Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation – Houston
11523 Canyon Woods
Tomball, Texas 77377
832-439-3110
Houston Board
Sandy Castillo
Bonner Cutting
Jody Schoger
Betty Sommer
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We need you!
Join us on Thursday, May 23rd for the inaugural meeting of the ALAMO BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION – HOUSTON
You can become a charter member, and help us educate and empower women with breast cancer!
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Houston Membership Drive
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Texas Land & Cattle – Willowbrook
8015 W. FM 1960
Houston, Texas 77070
May 23, 2013
5:00PM-7:00PM
Cash Bar
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Dine and Donate
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After the meeting, help TXLC help us by staying for dinner at TXLC.
TXLC will donate 15% of the bill to the Houston Chapter of the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation.
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About Us
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Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is a 501(3)c, nonprofit volunteer organization located in San Antonio, TX established in 1993. For more details, click HERE.
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND MEN WITH BREAST CANCER!
We are patient advocates providing educational updates to bring survivors the latest news from clinical trials and important information about new treatments.
We provide support, education and tools to help women in their cancer fight.
PATIENTS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BREAST CANCER!
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SAVE THE DATE!
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ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST COMMUNITY UPDATE !
TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRUM from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 29th.
The Centrum is located in NW Houston at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379.
Breast medical oncologists will discuss key issues in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer — from prevention through long-term survivorship. What are the best strategies for hormonal therapy? What is the role of exercise in recovery? What are the best recovery plans following chemotherapy? All of these topics will be addressed by oncologists, researchers and other survivors. Ample time for your questions will be provided as well.
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Cancer Survivor’s Celebration
Dancing into the Future…A Survivor’s Celebration of Life
May 31, 2013 – 12:30 – 3:00pm
The Westin Houston, Memorial City, 925 Gessner, Houston,TX 77024
Join us for Memorial Hermann’s annual cancer survivors’ celebration!
Kick up your heels with our professional dance instructors. Marvel at the culinary creations from local bakeries in our cake decorating contest and enter for your chance to join our panel of celebrity judges. Take part in a variety of wellness-oriented classes and browse our resource fair designed to enrich and enhance your survivor’s journey.
Complimentary self-parking, courtesy of the Westin
Each survivor may invite one caregiver
Event registration required
To register or for questions, call 713-222-CARE (2273)
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Host: Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
This two-day statewide event is the only annual conference dedicated to access to breast health care in Texas. Continuing education will be provided for nurses, social workers, certified health education specialists, and community health workers.
Theme: Embracing Diversity: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Texas
Date: November 7-8, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Registration opens: July 1, 2013. Scholarships will be available.
New venue! Sheraton North Houston, 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX 77032 (map)
For more information and questions, contact Ashley Francis at afrancis@bhctexas.org or 713.777.3200. |
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Check out ABCF San Antonio’s Upcoming Events as well as upcoming Webcasts and Conference Calls – ABCF: San Antonio Events Calendar
May 31-June 4: Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, McCormick Placem Chicago. ASCO sponsors a Patient Advocate Program, and scholarships are available. For answers to questions about the Patient Advocate Program, go to patientadvocate@asco.org“ or call 573-483-1369.
June 16-21: Climb Against the Odds. A mountaineering expedition on Mt. Shasta, benefitting the Breast Cancer Fund. Information can be obtained at www.breastcancerfund.org.
