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2003 In Review

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Philadelphia July 12, 2003 pictures   Phillly Advisory Team Thanks to all for a successful 50 Hoops 2003 Tournament and Health Fair. 50 Hoops had a 70% increase over last year's screening. Nearly 100 men were screened for prostate cancer and two dozen women for breast cancer. Thanks to all for a successful prayer breakfast held June 4!! All in attendance were motivated to bring light to health awareness and education. Special Thanks to: Wallace Young, Chairman Linda Hammell Karen Carter Connie Sumner Richard Lee Snow LaTanya Robinson Lauren Jankowski

St. Louis August 2&3, 2003 pictures Link to the Missouri Black Expo America Center at Missouri Black Expo Sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis Advisory Team Brian Springer, Director, Siteman Cancer Center (conducted screenings and will give follow-up care) Dr. Hugh Stallworth : St. Louis Department of Health Mr. Rodney Wead: Grace Hill Community Development Ms. Dorothy Matthews: Grace Hill           Community Development Chief Sherman George: St. Louis Fire Department Mr. Derek Ward: American Cancer Society Mr. Mel Sanders, Kappa Alpha Psi - St. Louis Mr. Adolphus Pruitt: Regional Pan Hellenic Council, Kappas Mr. Lee Coleman: East St. Louis Media Mayor Frankie Seaberry (Centerville) E. St. Louis Participation 50 Hoops Sponsors for 2003 Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia Siteman Cancer Center - St. Louis Endocare Abbott Labs Merck Novartis TOSOH BIO Sciences Aventis Pharmaceuticals GlaxoSmithKline OSI Pharmaceuticals UPenn Cancer Center Bayer Pharmaceutical

Dallas September 6, 2003 pictures   50 Hoops was held at the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Center on September 6, 2003.  Prostate Cancer Education Council (PCEC) assisted with educational information. The Veteran's Administration (VA) Hospital and Parkland Hospital contributed speakers for the event and Methodist Hospital provided free prostate cancer screening. VIP Thanks & Acknowledgements Mayor Joe Tillotson - City of Lancaster Opal Robertson - City of Lancaster Community Relations Jackie Dixon - VA Hospital Rev. Clyde Harrington - Lancaster City Council Deborah Parish & Margo Toussaint - American Cancer Society Senator Bob Deuell (State of Texas) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Your Multicultural Social, Professional, and Community Connection in Dallas/Ft. Worth

2003 Slam Dunk Prize Product Sponsors NBA (National Basketball Association) Butterball Greyhound Popeyes Nestle Wyeth B&G Foods Church's Chicken Harlem Globetrotters 50 Hoops Dominoes Pizza Dallas Mavericks Just for Feet Gateway Grizzlies Homewood Suites

Philadelphia 50 Hoops' first franchise coordinated by Wallace Young, Director Materials Management, Fox Chase Cancer Center was a smashing success.  Fox Chase offered prostate cancer information and added breast cancer screening this year in Philadelphia. "We had an increase of prostate cancer screening of 70% over last year in 1 day instead of 2 (half the time)" said Mr. Young. Special thanks to Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc for volunteering to help with the PSA screening. They are an International organization of professional black nurses. The National President is Dr. Carolyn Mosley, and the newly elected 1st Vice President is, Dr. Lillian Stokes...see web site Visit their website - www.chietaphi.com St. Louis Billboard and parking meter advertisement went up to advertise 50 Hoops. Major locations coverered were Union Station, Hyatt Regency Hotel, the Downtown YMCA, the BlueCross BlueShield building, the AT&T building and all parking meters from Market to Delmar street between 18th and 23rd. Dallas 50 Hoops received a proclamation from the city of Lancaster.  Mayor Tillotson who gave closing remarks.  "We are looking forward to 2004" said Mr. Tillotson.