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What is Girlfriends Circle
This educational series explores women's health and the challenges Black women are forced to navigate in the healthcare system. From learning how to advocate for yourself with your provider to carcinogenic chemicals marketed specifically to black women in beauty products, we've gathered a group of qualified panelists to lead this series.
NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION: You will be prompted to set up an account to register to receive the meeting link and other important information via email. If you have any questions, please call 614-884-HOPE (4673) or email Angie Santangelo, Programs Director, at asantangelo@cancersupportohio.org. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Sessions
Cooking for Wellness: Let's Get Real About Healthy Eating
Join us for our most popular program! Without compromising on flavor, we find ways to increase nutritional value and cancer fighting ingredients.
This class is led by Chef Sunny at and is open to patients, caregivers, friends and family, and those beyond treatment. Check our calendar for next class.
ZipHop Workout Class
Every Thursday | 9:30am-10:30am |First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
ZipHop is a high-energy Zumba/HipHop class for participants at all fitness levels and includes upbeat jams with easy-to-follow dance steps.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Every Third Monday, Monthly | 6pm | First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
This is a great opportunity to get support and network with others who have been diagnosed. Come find help and hope.
Previous Sessions:
Let's Get Real About Black Skin Care Products and Cancer
October 2022 - On-Demand Program Available Here
Black skin care lines use ingredients that could be very toxic. We will learn how to identify the products and the routines that may be unhealthy for black skin. Join us in this Girlfriends series to really dive into the ingredients that have carcinogens in them. You don’t want to miss this series or the bonds built in the Girlfriends Circle Series.
Let's Get Real About Black Hair Care Products and Cancer
July 2022 - On-Demand Program Available Here
Products with carcinogenic ingredients have been marketed to black women for years, with many not knowing how harmful their ingredients are. What’s even scarier is that most of these toxic ingredients are not listed on the labels.
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