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2012
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Walks, galas and gatherings since 2012

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2024 4 posts

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    Information exchanges and talks

    Virtual Discussion – A salute to Women’s Impact in Healthcare and Activism

    Patcha Foundation is hosting a virtual candlelight vigil event this holiday season on our Facebook page, inviting community members to light candles w...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    Virtual Discussion – Understanding Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer

    Patcha Foundation is hosting a virtual candlelight vigil event this holiday season on our Facebook page, inviting community members to light candles w...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    Virtual Discussion – Empowering Women in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

    Patcha Foundation is hosting a virtual candlelight vigil event this holiday season on our Facebook page, inviting community members to light candles w...

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    World Cancer Day

    World Cancer Day Events 2024

    Join Us on February 15th, 2023, for ” A Visit to the Oncology Unit” at Yaounde General Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon.

2023 4 posts

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    Health fairs and awareness

    Virtual Candlelight Vigil 2023

    Patcha Foundation is hosting a virtual candlelight vigil event this holiday season on our Facebook page, inviting community members to light candles w...

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    Missions and clinics

    A Visit to the Oncology Unit 2023

    Join Us on February 15th, 2023, for ” A Visit to the Oncology Unit” at Yaounde General Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon.

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    World Cancer Day

    World Cancer Day 2023

    World Cancer Day – February 4, 2022. This year’s theme, Close The Care Gap, is all about equity in access to cancer care.

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    Information exchanges and talks

    A Cancer Conversation 2023

    Join Us on February 4th, 2023, for ” A Cancer Conversation” at PCSS Buea, Buea Town, SW Region, Cameroon. Open to the public

2022 4 posts

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    Galas and fundraisers

    2022 CASEC Fundraising

    We are depending on you once more to reach our historic goal of $50,000 to enable us to continue our life changing work.

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    Health fairs and awareness

    Spring Health Fair 2022

    This Spring Health Fair will push the message of ‘Holistic Health Care’ and normalize HIV testing and conversation among many other health issues. Thi...

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    Missions and clinics

    Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services

    Join Us on February 15th, 2022, for the Cameroon Baptist Convention Heath Services in Mutengene, Cameroon. Supporting those undergoing cancer treatmen...

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    World Cancer Day

    World Cancer Day 2022

    World Cancer Day – February 4, 2022. This year’s theme, Close The Care Gap, is all about equity in access to cancer care.

2021 4 posts

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    Galas and fundraisers

    Giving Tuesday, Support The Foundation

    ON THIS GIVING TUESDAY JOIN US AS WE LAUNCH OUR FUNDRAISING SEASON In 2021 as the world turned from the pandemic to in person activities, at the Patch...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    Intimacy and Cancer Event

    “Not Pink or Blue, but Black” Initiative About This Event | REGISTER HERE In the midst of Cancer Awareness Month, join us for an enlightening night of...

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    Galas and fundraisers

    Tug-O-War Against Cancer

    About This Event | REGISTER HERE We all understand the challenges and barriers to getting risk assessments for potentially preventable cancers. We are...

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    Health fairs and awareness

    “Not Pink or Blue, but Black” Initiative

    This is a new initiative for cancer awareness in Black communities featuring a series of events with a distinctive focus on the black community and th...

2020 13 posts

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    Other events

    Event Updates

    The fluid coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has immeasurably affected events worldwide as state and national governments have banned gatherings and inst...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – Oct. 24, 2020

    Male Breast Cancer: Real and Dangerous October 24, 2020 | 11AM EST | Afrique Today Live The Patcha Foundation is collaborating with the Assembly of Pe...

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    Galas and fundraisers

    2020 CASEC Awards & Fundraising Gala – CANCELLED

    Due to COVID-19 This event has been cancelled. October 10, 2020 | 7pm – 2am Crown Plaza Greenbelt6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt MD 20770 Benefits the CASEC...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – Sept 26. 2020

    Colorectal Cancer: An Informative Panel Discussion September 26, 2020 | 11AM EST | Afrique Today Live The Patcha Foundation is collaborating with the...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – Sept 19. 2020

    When Pandemics Collide: COVID-19 & Domestic Abuse: Child Abuse September 19, 2020 | 2PM EST | 7PM GMT & Cameroon | 9PM Quatar | Afrique Today Live A V...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – Sept. 2020

    When Pandemics Collide: COVID-19 & Domestic Abuse: Sexual Violence on Women and Young Girls September 05, 2020 | Afrique Today Live A Virtual Panel Di...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – Aug. 2020

    When Pandemics Collide: COVID-19 & Domestic Abuse August 22, 2020 at 2PM Est (USA) | Afrique Today Live A Virtual Panel Discussion | Featuring: Dr. Ve...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange – July 2020

    Operation: Corona Coaction July 11, 2020 at 3PM Est (USA) | Afrique Today Live A Virtual Panel Discussion | Join The Michael & Mauritia Patcha Foundat...

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    Missions and clinics

    CASEC Medical Mission to Cameroon: 2020

    CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 June 2020 | Cameroon, Africa Yes, it is almost time for another CASEC Medical Mission to Cameroon. If you have not already b...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Virtual Information Exchange

    Au Revoir la Rona May 2 2020 at 3PM Est (USA) | Afrique Today Live A Virtual Panel Discussion | It’s easy to feel lost and weary about what life will...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Information Exchange Conference 2020

    CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 May 2 2020 | Washington DC Bridging the Health Equity Gap for Africans and People of African Descent. | The conference organ...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Capacity Building Retreat – A Volunteer Health Summit

    CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 Capacity building, education and training on Cancer Awareness, Screening/prevention, Early detection and Care, First Aid and...

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    Missions and clinics

    Sierra Leone Diaspora Medical Mission (SLDMM)

    November 2- 14 | Bo, Pujehun, Mile 91 Strengthening Sierra Leonean National Health Care Capacity Through Diaspora-led Engagement. VISIT THE PAGE

2019 1 post

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    Information exchanges and talks

    African Heritage Month Health Conference

    September 2019 From Crisis to Cure. If Not Us Then Who? | The AHM Health Conference organized by the Patcha Foundation, Immigrant Community Services a...

2018 2 posts

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Capacity Building Retreat – A Volunteer Health Summit

    The Patcha Foundation is Investing in Volunteers June 21st – 24th 2018 | Pre-Carre Hotel | Kribi, Cameroon LEARNING MODULES Cancer diagnosis/managemen...

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    World Cancer Day

    Patcha Foundation Joins the Global Community to Promote World Cancer Day

    I AM AND I WILL World Cancer Day Past World cancer days We can inspire action, take action WCD Infographic Factsheet I can understand that early detec...

2017 1 post

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    World Cancer Day

    Patcha Foundation Joins the Global Community to Promote World Cancer Day 2017

    WE CAN, I CAN Join the thunderclap We can inspire action, take action I can ask for support We can prevent cancer I can understand that early detectio...

2016 2 posts

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    Galas and fundraisers

    JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS OF CASEC

    Join Patcha Foundation this 5th Anniversary of CASEC September 24th in Hyattsville MD for the 5th Annual CASEC Walk-Run to Fight and…WIN! October 29th...

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    Information exchanges and talks

    CASEC Information Exchange Conference

    Bridging the Cancer Care Gap for Africans and People of African Descent April 21, 2016 | 8am – 4pm | Patuxent Greens Country Club, 14415 Greenview Dr...

2014 3 posts

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    Health fairs and awareness

    Women’s Cancer Control Program

    The Women’s Cancer Control Program provides free mammograms, clinical breast exams, and pelvic exam/pap tests to low income uninsured women 40 to 64 y...

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    Health fairs and awareness

    National Wear Red Day

    Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined, and will become one of the lea...

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    World Cancer Day

    World Cancer Day 2014

    Let’s talk about cancer Let’s talk about the importance of early detection There’s a lot you can do personally & for the community We all have the rig...

2013 7 posts

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    Missions and clinics

    Join the 2014 CASEC Medical Mission to Cameroon

    Come on the CASEC Medical Mission to Cameroon When: May 30 to June 9 Register Here! Yes, the CASEC Medical Mission to Cameroon 2014 is around the corn...

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    Galas and fundraisers

    CASEC Fundraising Gala

    The CASEC Fundraising Gala November 23rd, 2013 Venue: The Loft Ballroom 9375 Washington Blvd N, Laurel, MD 20723 Promoting cancer awareness and the fi...

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    Health fairs and awareness

    2013 Asian Health Fair Report & Pictures

    See all The Pictures! Patcha Foundation Activity Report Activity Title: Fall Health Fair organized by the National Co u n c i l of Asian Indian Associ...

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    Missions and clinics

    Medical Mission to Cameroon Report

    The Cameroon Medical Mission of Hope 2013 organized by the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) and the Michael & Mauritia Patcha Foun...

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    Missions and clinics

    Medical Mission to Cameroon

    June 3rd 2013 – June 7th 2013 Free Cancer Screening,Free Surgery With renowned Maryland,USA based surgeon Dr. Emeka Onyewu If you’ve been diagnosed wi...

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    Galas and fundraisers

    ACCDF Gala & Award for Stella Patcha Adamu

    On April 27, 203, The Patcha Foundation, represented by Stella Patcha Adamu, was part of a free round table discussion on the impact of Cancer on the...

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    Other events

    Activity Report: Participation in the “To Your Health” Event

    Patcha Foundation Participation in the “To Your Health” Free Cancer Screening Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD April 20th 2013 Introduction: The...

2012 3 posts

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    Galas and fundraisers

    GALA – JOIN US AS WE LAUNCH CASEC

    Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012 Starting at 7:00 P.M. Location: International Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Columbia, MD 20788. Tel-410 799 7500 Cost: $50.0...

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    Other events

    Data from the event that fueled our fight

    In October 2008, we had a chance to take a survey during an important workshop in Buea, Cameroon. Needless to say, the results were both revealing and...

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    Health fairs and awareness

    Race for the cure

    Join Us! Join us to walk or run as we Race for the Cure Register with team name: patchafoundation.org Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure]

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