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The Breast Health Connection of GeorgiaHosting a Bells for Remembrance Celebration in May |
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The Bells for Remembrance Celebration is a public a awareness program that provides information about breast health and encourages women to practice good breast health including annual mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self exams. Traditionally held on Mother's Day, or during the month of May, this educational program is a simple yet powerful way to promote breast health within congregations, religious services, community gatherings, and worksite forums. The goal of the Bells for Remembrance program is to increase awareness of the importance of good breast health and assure that women are aware of the resources within their community for information, screening, treatment and support. The Bells for Remembrance program has been incorporated into religious services and organizational events in a variety of meaningful ways. Many groups ring a handbell, organ, and chime or recognize a moment of silence in support of:
The materials listed to the left have been created to help you develop a meaningful program for your congregation, organization, or group. Please note that these materials are in no way mandated for use, and we encourage those developing programs to tailor them to your group as much as possible. If you would like to share with us an idea, program outline, graphic, or other materials you have developed, please email them to us at: breasthealth@gmcf.org or mail them to: the
Breast Health Connection of Georgia We are interested in documenting the efforts of participating groups and when possible, share ideas with others. |