Worship in Pink Sunday

What is Pink Sunday?

Today, we have partnered with over 350 area congregations to open the lines of communication about breast health, promote breast cancer education and celebrate the lives of those who have fought against breast cancer.The impact of Pink Sunday comes from the way it empowers survivors and those who have lost loved ones to this disease to create unique Pink Sunday services.

What is Pink Sunday?

Hundreds of churches join in the effort to“Celebrate Life- Increase Awarness-Inspire Hope” by spreading the message of early

detection and honoring survivors.

Did You Know?

1 in 8 women will get breast cancer within her lifetime.

Did You Know?

Men can get breast cancer too.

Over 2,350 men are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2015.

Did you know?

Over 231,840 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.

Did you know?

Even though Caucasian women get breast cancer at higher rates, African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer.

Did you know?

Breast cancer is NOT a death sentence!

When caught early, the 5-year survival rate is 98%.

What can you do?

PRACTICEBREAST SELF-AWARENESS (BSA)

1. Know your risk

2. Get screened

3. Know what is normal for you

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

1. KNOW YOUR RISK

Talk to your family about your family healthhistory

Talk to your health care provider about your personal risk of breast cancer

2. GET SCREENEDAsk your health care provider which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk

Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk

Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

3. KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU

Know how your breasts look and feel

Report changes to your health care provider right away

4. MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES

Maintain a healthy weight

Add exercise into your routine

Limit alcohol intake

TO REVIEW: BREAST SELF-AWARENESS (BSA)

1. Know your risk

2. Get screened

3. Know what is normal for you

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices

Join Us for our special Pink Sunday Celebration!

October 25th

Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church

Survivor’s Reception immediately following service in the Jack Tate Room.