What’s the purpose of the Engaging the Generations event?
Engaging the Generations is a free community event held in recognition of National Black Cancer Family Awareness Week and designed to increase awareness in the African American community of the importance of knowing your family cancer history, risk factors and prevention measures.
Who’s the target audience?
African American men, women and youth are encouraged to attend. Cancer survivors are also asked to attend to share their personal experiences.
What’s expected to happen?
Free cancer and health screenings, along with educational workshops led by medical experts and cancer survivors. Engaging conversations for Mothers/Daughters/Sisters and Fathers/Sons/Brothers, along with A Healing Word will be provided. Bike rides, kids’ games and other family fun activities throughout the day!
What else will be offered?
Lunch will be provided. Health and nutrition vendors will be onsite and various door prizes will be given out during the event.