Breast cancer can be overwhelming, but there is strength in faith.
Worship In Pink is a volunteer-driven breast health educational program powered by local faith-based communities. The time, support and creativity of volunteer Worship in Pink Ambassadors like YOU is key to the success of the program!
This program empowers your faith community with knowledge and resources to take an active role in their breast health. Ambassadors create and amplify the conversation about breast health, breast cancer screening, and Susan G. Komen’s services and resources. Worship in Pink also provides the opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives of those impacted by breast cancer.
26-Year Survivor Serves as Breast Health Ambassador for Her Church
Charlotte Scarlett learned she had Paget’s disease one week before Valentine’s Day in 1997, sharply shifting her focus from having a romantic dinner with her husband to how she would deliver the news to her two teenage children.
Worship in Pink Empowers Faith-Based Communities to Fight Breast Cancer Together
Deborah Branch learned she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in April 2014, four days after her mother passed away. As she grieved her mother’s loss and started her treatment plan, Deborah turned to her church, Hinds’ Feet Ministries in Jonesboro, Georgia, for support and comfort.
Re’Shonda Smith: The Intersection of Faith in Losing My Mom to Cancer
Dr. Re’Shonda Smith shares her powerful journey of faith, love, and advocacy as she navigates her mother’s battle with cancer. Balancing her professional expertise with deep spiritual belief, Dr. Smith reveals how these elements intersected to guide her through the toughest moments. Learn how this experience shaped her purpose and commitment to serving others.
A Breast Cancer Diagnosis is a License to Live
Ruth shares how her journey from a terrifying diagnosis to a determined survivor transformed her outlook on life. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Ruth turned her fear into a mission to support others, founding a nonprofit to help fellow survivors and advocating for early detection and better care. Her inspiring story of resilience and activism offers hope and a powerful reminder that a diagnosis can be a new beginning.
Faith and Breast Health
In this episode of the Real Pink podcast, explore the powerful connection between faith and breast health. Listen as Dr. Erica Wrye, a breast surgical oncologist, discusses how spirituality can influence a patient’s journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Discover the role faith plays in healing and how it can empower individuals facing breast cancer.
Worship In Pink Ambassadors
Ambassadors serve as breast health advocates, and lead activities to promote the importance of breast health and breast cancer screening. A Worship in Pink program is easy to implement, and we have everything you need to get started. Program materials are available in both English and Spanish (Los materiales del programa están disponibles en inglés y español).
Ambassadors will:
• Complete an online, self-paced Ambassador training, to learn about the importance of breast health and screening and available Worship in Pink resources.
• Rally their congregation to host a Worship in Pink event.
• Share the Worship in Pink message of inspiration, education, and hope!
• Attend virtual celebration to meet other participants and build community
• Encourage their community to take action and get screened or talk to their doctor about breast health
Take the first step to be a Worship In Pink Ambassador for your congregation or community. Gain access to materials, program ideas, resources and more by signing up today.
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