This October, LBCA Local Advocacy Teams (LATs) and individual patient advocates raised awareness of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) at community walks and educational events across the U.S. and internationally.
In Ireland, Michigan ILC LAT Ambassador Ciara Mohan Gustafson spoke at Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre’s Breast Cancer Awareness Talk, sharing her experience and helping raise awareness of ILC. She also hosted a table featuring LBCA educational materials, to help attendees learn more about ILC and access trusted resources. Read a brief summary.
In Maryland, LAT DMV Ambassador Janelle Maddox-Regis raised awareness by participating in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.Â
In New Jersey, patient advocate Naomi Kirkman shared educational materials at the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation 5K.
In South Carolina, Lobular Awareness Network of The Carolinas Ambassadors Julie Ray and Minnie Campolong participated in the Prisma Health Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink 5K and 10K. In North Carolina, Julie Ray also hosted a table at the Komen More Than Pink Walk.
In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Alliance for Lobular Awareness was represented by Ambassador Erica Gonzales at Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition Education Day, where she connected with attendees interested in learning about ILC and joining the team.
