On Saturday, September 30, 2023, the Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer (CBAC) will host its annual fundraiser. This year, the event will be a Renaissance Gala at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, located at 340 N. 3rd Street in Phoenix.
The Renaissance Gala will be an evening of advocacy, awareness, and allyship that will honor those who courageously fight the cancer battle. Cancer survivors will be recognized as well as awards presented to individuals and organizations who have helped the CBAC make significant strides in the fight against cancer. Former Phoenix Suns Eddie Johnson will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and guests are asked to wear Harlem Renaissance or Roaring 20s attire.
This year, three awards will be presented:
- The Rising Phoenix Award – Mayo Clinic
- The Spirit of the Fight Award – Janssen Oncology
- The Barbra Watson-Riley Award – Fry’s Food Store
“This event is always special because it allows us to shine a light on our cancer warriors and continue to uplift and empower them,” said Dr. Sarah E. James, 2023 Renaissance Gala Co-Chair. “This evening is really for them, as well as for the caregivers who diligently support our cancer survivors, and for the community that embraces them. This evening is also for connecting and building alliances that are necessary to continue to fight for a cure for cancer, and more specifically, breast and prostate cancers.”
“This year, we will feature members of the Coalition of Blacks Against Prostate Cancer (CBPC), the brother organization to the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC),” said Dr. Cassandra N. Moore, 2023 Renaissance Gala Co-Chair. “It is vital that we continue our efforts to build a nurturing and protective community around our prostate cancer survivors, similar to that which we have built for our breast cancer survivors. During the gala, we will spotlight our CBPC members and the work that CBPC will be doing this year and into 2024.”
Funds raised from the Renaissance Gala will help carry out the CBAC’s mission to provide high-quality, reliable information and support to Black cancer patients and to educate the Black community about cancer prevention, diagnosis, and screening. Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from breast and prostate cancers than individuals from other ethnic backgrounds. Tickets and sponsor information are available on the organization’s website. There, you will also find an option to support cancer survivors by purchasing a ticket for a survivor to attend the Renaissance Gala.
