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Luchando Contra el Cáncer Event Slated for April 16 in Cicero-Event celebrates 8th year of reaching Latino population

Riverside, IL-- On Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the American Cancer Society expects over 500 community residents will gather for the 8th Annual Luchando Contra el Cáncer/Fighting Against Cancer Health and Education event that will be held at the Town of Cicero Community Center located at 2250 S. 49th Ave., Cicero.

This free event, the only one of its kind which is completely presented in Spanish, is designed to reach Chicagoland’s Latino community.

“The Luchando Contra el Cáncer/Fighting Against Cancer event provides people with an opportunity to gather health information and community resources vital to physical and emotional needs,” says Carmen Carrizales, American Cancer Society Health Initiatives Representative.

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In addition, a Remembrance ceremony is held to honor cancer survivors and in memory of those who have lost their cancer battle.

“Among Hispanic/Latino adults, cancer is the second leading cause of deaths and we recognize that resources are not readily available to the Latino community,” says Berwyn resident Fabiola Zavala, R.N., Health Coordinator at McNeal Hospital, who has served as event chair. “This event helps to provide important information about early detection and prevention,” she noted, “and providing information in Spanish is really important.”

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This free family event will include live entertainment, door prizes, and giveaways. For more additional information, please contact Carmen Carrizales at 708-484-8542.

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