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Empowerment is a word we often utilize in public health interventions. We want to empower others to take control of their health. It takes perserverance, determination, and a tremendous amount of courage to do what many did today at Central City Park in Macon, Ga. Survivors, family, and friends joined together to celebrate life, to remember loved ones, and to race for the cure for breast cancer.
Cancer affects everyone. My grandmother, Jane Greer Smith (a.k.a. Mimi, Meems, Meemers) is a 25 year survivor. She's pictured below in the 25 pink beads, with my mom, me, and my cousin, Jason Smith(Jason taught me how to create and develop this new website! I truly respect web designers and their patience. It is a long process!) 
My cousin's wife's mom has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. My friend's mothers have had breast cancer. It's an epidemic and we must find a cure. As a public health professional I urge you to take control of your health. Talk to your doctor, get screened, and treat your body kindly. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. You can read more about this wonderful program on their website. They also have information about your breast health which I strongly encourage you to read. I saw unnparalleled strength and hope today. It made me thankful for family and friends. Thankful for the community where I reside. Thankful for my health. May you make health a priority and be thankful daily for family, friends, and for a healthy life.
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