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October 23, 2010

“A Night of Shining Stars” Gala

Join the Celebration! Dance, Laugh, Sing, Live and Make a Difference! October is associated with the beginning of our organization and marks a milestone celebration of courage and perseverance. In October 1990, nine African American women, breast cancer survivors and concerned friends founded the AABCA, a not-for-profit organization in Minnesota. AABCA is dedicated to providing [...]

Start:	October 23, 2010
End:	October 23, 2010
Venue:	Hilton Garden Inn - City Center
Address: Google Map	411 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN, United States, 55101
Cost:	Varies

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Additional Information & Suggestions:
* Black/African American women under the age of 40 are more likely to develop breast cancer than white women in the same age bracket; tumors are more aggressive; and tend to be especially deadly.

* Because of the biological and racial differences in breast cancer mortality, research studies have concluded that early and frequent breast cancer screenings are essential to increasing the survival advantages for black women.

* While the nationally recommended age for mammograms and breast exams is age 40, the AABCA and other African American health officials recommend earlier breast cancer detection screenings and mammograms to help reduce the numbers of deaths within the black population.