Formerly known as Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force

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Beyond Awareness Summit

Save the Date for June 3, 2026!

This experience is more than a summit, this is a call to action. Join leaders, survivors, and advocates shaping the future of cancer equity.

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Celebrating Life Benefit

Save the Date for June 3, 2026!

The 2026 Equal Hope Celebrating Life Benefit is where inspiration blossoms, hope blooms, and our shared commitment to health equity takes root.

THE EQUAL HOPE PINK PLATE TOUR

This unique event combines culinary experiences with charitable giving, allowing us to make a difference one meal at a time. Restaurants on the tour donate 10% of proceeds from chosen date(s) in October.
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Date

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Time

6:30 PM
7:30 PM

Host

Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop

Join us for this free educational event celebrating Breasts Cancer Awareness Month and receive information on how to get a mammogram and cervical cancer screening. Community Health Workers, Nacary Arreola and Veronica Villa, will be there!

The Community Center

914 8th St,, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

By Leilani Lacson

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Pan de Vida

Sunday, May 10th, 2026

OSF Beverly Breast Cancer Walk

Friday, May 8th, 2026

Consulado de Guatemala

Join us for the 2026
Equal Hope Celebrating Life Benefit!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Venue West, Chicago, IL

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