October 12, 2025

Community Unites to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

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CrownHer Mentoring hosted an event in Augusta to highlight breast cancer awareness, educating young girls on the importance of self-screening and health. The initiative included statistics about breast cancer affecting younger individuals and featured a breast cancer survivor sharing her journey. The event aimed to empower individuals to make informed health decisions while promoting early detection and support within the community through educational efforts.

Augusta, VA – CrownHer Mentoring, a local non-profit organization, recently held an event to raise awareness about breast cancer as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to educate young girls aged nine to nineteen about the significance of self-screening for breast cancer and the importance of being proactive about their health.

During the event, founder Torrecka Davis highlighted the alarming fact that the youngest known case of breast cancer was recorded in an eight-year-old. This statistic serves as a wake-up call for teenagers to perform regular checks for lumps during their menstrual cycles, reinforcing that breast cancer can affect people of all ages, ethnicities, and races.

CrownHer Mentoring is specifically dedicated to mentoring girls and equipping them with vital skills in financial literacy and leadership training, making health education a crucial component of their mission. In conjunction with this event, 30 paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned off to raise funds for public television stations, further exemplifying community solidarity in supporting important causes.

Alongside CrownHer Mentoring, Augusta Health is collaborating with local media to enhance awareness about breast cancer and its impact. Dr. Shannon N. Tierney, a breast surgeon at Augusta Health, emphasized the significance of early detection of the disease. The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, but when detected early, the survival rate reaches 93%. This statistic underscores the lifesaving importance of early screening and intervention.

Initially, breast cancer screenings were recommended for women aged 50 and older. However, recent guidelines now advocate for screenings to begin at age 40. Dr. Tierney connected early detection with improved survival rates and noted the advances in technology and research that have enhanced these figures in recent years. She made it clear that timely detection allows for more effective treatment options and helps prevent cancer from spreading.

However, anxiety and fear often stand in the way of individuals seeking medical care. Dr. Tierney mentioned that breast cancer feels particularly personal for many patients, especially given its prevalent connection to friends and family. To develop a deeper understanding of this, Sherry Cook, a breast cancer survivor, shared her own journey, highlighting that she was initially hesitant to act on her symptoms. Her experience with diagnosis after a mammogram led her to advocate for earlier screening, especially for her children.

Cook has observed a worrying trend of increasing breast cancer cases among younger individuals, reinforcing the need for heightened awareness and early detection strategies. Both Cook’s story and the information presented at the event aim to empower individuals to make informed health decisions and to eliminate the stigma surrounding breast cancer discussions.

The collective endeavors of organizations like CrownHer Mentoring and Augusta Health aim to ensure that communities are well-informed and proactive about breast cancer. By providing education, sharing personal stories, and advocating for early screenings, these groups are working to foster a more supportive environment for individuals facing the possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Overall, the recent event in Augusta reflects a community commitment to enhancing awareness about breast cancer and promoting health education among young girls and their families. As October continues, efforts will hopefully lead to more individuals engaging in self-screening and seeking the necessary medical attention to ensure their health and well-being.

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