Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization and the leader in the national Black breast cancer movement, proudly announces the launch of its new affiliate chapter, SNI Greenville, SC Affiliate Chapter to serve the Greenville, South Carolina community.
The launch of the SNI Greenville SC Affiliate Chapter is a heartfelt milestone in our journey to expand our reach and make a lasting impact. This chapter embodies our unwavering commitment to addressing the urgent need to educate Black women about breast health, provide support for survivors, and inspire women to take charge of their well-being with confidence and empowerment.
Black women continue to die at an alarming rate—over 40% higher than white women—from breast cancer. The Greenville chapter will provide vital resources, including educational programs, support meetings, advocacy initiatives, and outreach efforts to increase breast health awareness and support survivors battling breast cancer.
The Greenville, SC chapter’s executive committee leadership team includes Stephanie Boyd, Chapter President, Stacie Evans, Vice President, Deborah Yeargin, Treasurer, Sherry Nichole Gary, Secretary, Laura Gambrell, Membership Director and April Hill, Executive Team Member.
“Sisters Network® Inc. Greenville SC Chapter members are committed to saving lives in our community, given the alarming number of African American women diagnosed with breast cancer. We look forward to supporting our sisters’, educating the community through breast health awareness events and outreach, walks, and much more to ensure we reach as many people as possible in the Greenville area. Chapter meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month to provide support and discuss upcoming outreach events to support the success of our chapter, said Stephanie Boyd, Chapter President, SNI Greenville, SC Affiliate Chapter.”
“I am thrilled to welcome the SNI Greenville, SC Affiliate Chapter to the Sisters Network® Inc. family. This expansion represents another vital step in our mission to reduce breast cancer disparities in the Black community. Our new Greenville chapter offers an incredible opportunity to reach more women and empower them with the education and resources needed to take control of their breast health, said Karen Eubanks Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network® Inc.”
To join or support the Greenville, SC Affiliate Chapter, please email greenvillesc@sistersnetworkinc.org or call (864) 697-8588.
Sisters Network® Inc. was founded in 1994 by Karen Eubanks Jackson, a 31-year, and 4-time breast cancer survivor. Today, SNI is the largest and only national Black breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States and a leading voice in the fight against breast cancer in the Black community. Sisters Network® Inc. National headquarters is in Houston, Texas. The organization is headquartered in Houston, TX., and has over 25+ survivor-run affiliate chapters nationwide located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. For more information visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org.