The statistics for breast cancer screening and mortality for underserved, especially Black women are alarming! While incidence of breast cancer between white and Black women is similar, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer and are 42% more likely to die from the disease. 

Breast cancer is 99% curable 

IF found early.  

Early detection is a KEY! 

2021 Alison's Allies Project

This project continues to the present! 

The 2021 Alison’s Allies project  will benefit women in the greater Kansas City metro.  Alison's Allies is partnering with the Breast Cancer Health Equity Task Force (BCHETF), sponsored by the KU Cancer Center & the Masonic Cancer Alliance, and involving many metro partners [Swope Health, Early Detection Works from KDHE, American Cancer Society, New Bethel Church, etc.].  The goal of the project is to identify gaps in screening across different parts of the metro area, identify barriers to screening, identify screening locations, and provide resources for underserved, predominantly Black women.  Please consider joining Alison’s Allies to increase breast cancer screening today and impact breast cancer statistics tomorrow!

​We know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives! But, screening for breast cancer has plummeted since the start of COVID & those statistics are even more alarming for communities of underserved women! 

The 2021 Alison's Allies project wants to make a difference in these statistics with YOUR help! Together, we can make a difference!

INAUGURAL EVENT:  April 23rd  - WHAT A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!   SEE EVENT MOVIE HERE!  youtu.be/TI6YouisOKQ 

Location:  Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Pkwy, KCKS 

Event:  The team has selected/modified a research-based model called Friend to Friend.  A guide was created, volunteer table hosts trained, and event details handled. The 'party with a purpose' atmosphere was enhanced by swag bags, raffle tickets, & of course, food! 

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Sandra Stites vibranthealthkc.org/news/dr-sandra-stites-to-join-vibrant-health-as-chief-medical-officer/ 

Diagnostic Imaging On-Site Digital Mammography Unit:  Plus resources for other mammography sites provided 

2nd   EVENT:  June 25th  ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT!   SEE EVENT MOVIE HERE!  youtu.be/rkOST7I56SY 

Location:  Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3810 E. 56th St., KCMO

Event:   Partnering with University Health (Truman Medical), another Friend to Friend event was held! The Diagnostic Mobile Unit was on-site to assist with providing free/low-cost mammograms for qualifying patients.  

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Shalaunda Kaye Gray drive.google.com/file/d/1wfL_0Us2zF-JUuOIyzHt_YRS9QQgt4uG/view?usp=sharing 

Diagnostic Imaging On-Site Digital Mammography Unit:  Plus resources for other mammography sites provided 

3rd EVENT:  July 16th ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT!   SEE EVENT MOVIE HERE!   https://youtu.be/x-WII2Em5Ac

Location:  Morning Star Baptist Church

Event:   Another Friend to Friend event will be held! The Diagnostic Mobile Unit will be on-site to assist with providing free/low-cost mammograms for qualifying patients.  

Guest Speaker:  Back by popular demand! Dr. Shalaunda Gray drive.google.com/file/d/1wfL_0Us2zF-JUuOIyzHt_YRS9QQgt4uG/view?usp=sharing 

4th EVENT:  August 13th  ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT!   SEE EVENT MOVIE HERE! https://youtu.be/EL6LGpA7wRQ 

Location:  Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 1824 N. 11th St., KCKS

Event:   Another Friend to Friend event was held! The Diagnostic Mobile Unit will be on-site to assist with providing free/low-cost mammograms for qualifying patients.  To get a mammogram you do not need to attend the Friend to Friend event! 

Guest Speaker:  Back by popular demand! Dr. Sandra Stites vibranthealthkc.org/news/dr-sandra-stites-to-join-vibrant-health-as-chief-medical-officer/

BREAST CANCER SCREENING EVENTS CONTINUED IN 2023 - Check out these short videos highlighting the events!  Dates set for 2024!