Welcome from Our Co-Founder, Dr. C. Keith Melvin
Good Evening! Each member of the BWCSF team is excited to celebrate, with each of you, our 14th Annual Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation Black Tie Gala. We look forward with enthusiasm to continue laying the foundation to fulfill the mission envisioned fourteen years ago; to raise cancer awareness, especially in local minority communities that medical research shows are disproportionately affected by breast and prostate cancer despite fundamental breakthroughs.
Bill and I realized from personal experience that after cancer strikes, the healing process requires that survivors keep their faith, have a strong support system of family, friends and community, and focus more keenly on managing our personal health.
This conversation ensued at a party that my friend “D.J. Bill” Mabrey was hosting for his wife, Debra, who by then was in remission for nearly two years after her diagnosis and treatment, but still found it difficult to cope with the realities of her experience. Other survivors, including myself (for over 20 years) and my wife, Cassandra, (who had two bouts with cancer) were in attendance. We found this casual sharing of information and experiences was cathartic. The party and conversation certainly helped; but the puppy given to Debra by Bill was the antidote she needed to get back into gear. She became engaged by volunteering in supporting organizations dedicated to improving public awareness. At that party with 120 attendees, Bill and I decided to make this an annual event “in celebration of life” of community cancer survivors, their families and the business community. We assessed our individual and collective strengths to determine how we could bring this endeavor to the wider community. It is a blessing to arrive at this evening of our 14th Annual Black and White Cancer Survivors Foundation Black Tie Gala!
Our message is simple: More birthdays can be celebrated each year when our citizens practice preventive care, get scheduled screenings, consult with health care providers, and use cancer support systems and agencies. So our mission is clear: We aspire to further educate, encourage early cancer screening; to promote the benefits of preventive health care and maintenance and to provide much-needed resources to local cancer focused organizations for continued research and support services to the community.
The partnership that Bill and I forged around this undertaking may have resulted from serendipity, but it is no accident that supporters have taken up this cause to help ensure many more birthdays in our communities. Both individuals and businesses have answered that call. We appreciate all of the generous support from our sponsors and supporters.
With certainty, each of you can expect our extremely motivated team of dynamic community activists to continue working to explore the best practices that further engage the community and this auspicious endeavor.
Thank you again for joining us in this “celebration of life”. Now go on and…
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH AND BE WELL!
Black & White Cancer Survivors 14th Annual Gala
The Harlem Renaissance, A Renewal of Life
Mr. Lincoln Ware & Mrs. Faith Daniels, Co-Hosts
Program
Entrance Music
Introductory Remarks
Mr. Ed “Sax” Thomas & Mr. Dwight Richardson
Mr. Lincoln Ware & Mrs. Faith Daniels
Welcome Ohio State Senator Catherine D. Ingram
Invocation
Testimonal Video Presentation
Remarks
~ Dinner ~
Dr. Barry Brook, MD Internal Medicine
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Presenting Sponsor
Dr. Patrick J. Ward, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Oncology Director of OHC’s Cancer Research & Clinical Trials Program Silver Sponsor
Dr. Stephen Kappa, MD, The Urology Group, Silver Sponsor
Dr. Grant Mussman, Cincinnati Health Commissioner
Introduction of BWSCF Team
Memorial Tribute
Community Outreach
Gift Recipients
Dr. C. Keith Melvin, Co-Founder & President and Mr. William Bill Mabrey, Co-Founder & Vice-President Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation
In memory of those who lost the battle
Mrs. Faith Daniels
Ms. Chandra Matthews Smith
Chief Community Engagement Officer United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Presentation of Gifts to Children
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Erica J. Holloman Foundation, Inc.
Pink is My Power Color (PIMPC)
Entertainment 2nd Wind Band
Acknowledgements
Cancer Survivors Parade
A.C. E Productions
Dr. C. Keith Melvin, Co-Founder & President
Mr. Bill Mabrey, Co-Founder & Vice-President
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Sponsors
BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH
Platinum Sponsor CARGILL
Platinum Sponsor
MCELRATH-SLADE WELLNESS INSTITUTE
Silver Sponsor
ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY CARE, INC. (OHC)
Silver Sponsor
THE UROLOGY GROUP
Silver Sponsor
THE COCHRAN FIRM
Bronze Sponsor
WALKERFUNERALHOME
Bronze Sponsor
CENTER FOR CLOSING THE HEALTH GAP
Copper Sponsor
HIGHTOWERPETROLEUM
Copper Sponsor
INTERACTFORHEALTH
Copper Sponsor THE ABERCRUMBIEGROUP
Copper Sponsor THE ACADEMYOFMEDICINE
Copper Sponsor
PERFORMANCELEXUS
Copper Sponsor
WESTERN & SOUTHERNFINANCIAL GROUP
Copper Sponsor
Acknowledgements
Cancer Survivors
2nd Wind Band
African American Chamber of Commerce
Ann’s Inflated Dreams (Balloons)
Aretha Chapman, A.C.E Productions, Dancers
Ms. Nikki Bean, Administrative Assistant
Business and Community Sponsors
Cincinnati African American Firefighters
The Cincinnati Herald
Cincinnati Police Department
Mr. Darlando Dennard, Ohio Media School
Mr. John & Mrs. Stephanie Harmon, Market Direct, Inc.
Health Care Professionals
Mr. John V. House, Videographer
Hyatt Place Hotel
Mr. Eric Larkin, Photographer
Jameze LaTrail Group
Mrs. Kimberly Lee, LifeWorks Administrative and Professional Services
MedMart (Wheelchairs)
Mr. Michael Mitchell, Photographer
Nation of Islam, Security
Prestige A/V & Creative Services
Q&E Sentiments, LLC (VIP Gifts)
Mr. Jesse & Mrs. Iris Roley, RoSho Awards & Graphics
DJ Baby Rome (MC for Reception)
Ms. Alvenia Ross, Visions Event Design
Sharonville Convention Center Caterers & Staff
Silent Auction Donors
Special Guests
Soul 1230 & 101.5 S
Mr. Sy Springs, Photographer
Mr. Ed “Sax” Thomas & Mr. Dwight Richardson
David Truesdale (Cars)
DJ Vader
Denise Walker, Floral Arrangements
Ms. Jocelyn Whitfield, Mommy Has Breast Cancer, Graphic Design
Ms. Peggy Wilson, Graphic Design
Community Partner
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Friends of Distinction
Mr. James and Mrs. Lucretia Askew
Dr. Ahmad Attar
Mrs. Stephany Austin
Ms. Donna Barkley
Mr. Tony and Mrs. Jane Cherot
Dr. Randall Cox
Ms. Karyl Cunningham
Mr. Howard and Mrs. Mary Elliott
Dr. Joe and Mrs. Lana Hackworth
Mr. Russ and Mrs. Julia Hairston
Mr. Robert Haley
Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Henderson
Mrs. Avis Celeste Jenkins
Mr. Raymond Jeter
Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Paula Lampley
Patrons
Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Karen Jordan
Mr. Sanford and Mrs. Karen Kirksey, Jr.
Mr. William and Mrs. Sarah Wilson
Dr. Howard and Mrs. Melissa Melvin
Mr. Oscar and Mrs. Marsha Minter
Mr. Eric and Mrs. Adrienne Oliver
Dr. Terrence and Mrs. Jessica Poole
Mr. Kelvin Link
Mrs. Rose McElrath-Slade
Mrs. Mabel Virgil
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Charlene Virgil, IV
Ms. Denise Walker
Dr. Roosevelt and Mrs. Donna Walker
Dr. Paul and Dr. Angelique Waller
Ms. Pamela Wheatley
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Monica Wilkins
Dr. Keith and Mrs. Lisa Wilson
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Patrice Brooks
Jawanda Brown
Tamiko Goolsby
Kara Graves
Henrietta Hall
Brenda Harrison
Debra (Sweetie) Ingguls
Juliet Jackson
Shameka Jackson
Rochelle S. Johnson
Malynda Jordan
Iris Kelly
Donneshia Lowe
Chantia Miller
Beverly (BJ) Odoms
Sabreen Robinson
Zaymar Robinson
CaSandra Smith
Nikole Whitener
Gloria Wyatt
Latesha Clay
Rachel Davis
Erica Folden
Grace Grayson
Traci Lewis
Felicia McFarlin
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Tonya Miller
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Dream Team
Seated (left to right)
Felicia McFarlin, Jocelyn Whitfield, Kimberly Lee, Phyllis Willis, Brenda Parks, Lennette Hinds, Gail Billings
Standing (left to right)
Alvenia Ross, Kara Graves, Tonya Miller, Helen Booker, Herschel Chalk, Bill Mabrey, Dr. Keith Melvin, David Robinson, Joyce McKinley, Valarie Price, Pamela Champion
Not pictured: John House
Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation on your
14th Annual Gala
Continue celebrating birthdays by encouraging our community to:
• Practice preventive care
• Get scheduled screenings
• Consult with healthcare providers
• Use cancer support systems and agencies
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