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In Commemoration of Breast Cancer Month / Conmemoración al Mes del Cáncer de Mama

October 19 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

FREE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Celebration

In this program, we will present a panel with a medical authority who will discuss methods of prevention or early detection of breast cancer. We will also have the presence of the writer Leyda Flores, author of “Mi Amigo el Cancer,” who will share her personal experience and how she came to write her book about her journey with the disease.

Fashion Show:

Introducing Alejandra Garzon’s Fashion Designs, meticulously crafted with empathy and purpose for women battling breast cancer. Each piece in her collection embodies comfort, style, and functionality, empowering wearers with confidence and resilience. Garzon’s creations symbolize hope, courage, and solidarity, offering solace and support through the transformative power of fashion.

Art Exhibition: Breast Cancer themed

Spoken word Performance by Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin

Dance performance: American Sweiss Ballet Academy

Light refreshments served

Celebración del Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama

En este programa, presentaremos un panel con una autoridad médica que hablará sobre los métodos de prevención o detección temprana del cáncer de mama. También contaremos con la presencia de la escritora Leyda Flores, autora de “Mi Amigo el Cáncer,” quien compartirá su experiencia personal y cómo llegó a escribir su libro sobre su trayectoria con la enfermedad.

Desfile de Moda:

Presentando los diseños de moda de Alejandra Garzón, meticulosamente creados con empatía y propósito para mujeres que luchan contra el cáncer de mama. Cada pieza de su colección encarna comodidad, estilo y funcionalidad, empoderando a quienes las usan con confianza y resiliencia. Las creaciones de Garzón simbolizan esperanza, valentía y solidaridad, ofreciendo consuelo y apoyo a través del poder transformador de la moda.

Exposición de Arte: Temática sobre el Cáncer de Mama

Se servirán refrigerios ligeros.

Details

Date:
October 19
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/12405118

Organizer

Biblioteca Criolla (Jersey City Free Public Library)
Phone:
2015474541
Email:
pvega@jclibrary.org
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Venue

472 Jersey Avenue
472 Jersey Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Phone:
2015474541
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