Welcome and thank you for taking the time to find out more about Breast Cancer Awareness and the "Brothers Against Breast Cancer" campaign.


As you browse the ALAYÉ calendar and web site check out your favorite celebrity men of 2003 then take a moment to see what these fine famous brothers had to say about breast cancer awareness.

Is “awareness” even the right word – everyone knows about breast cancer so we’re all “aware” that it exists. My question is this, “since everyone knows and all women are at risk, why do more African American women lose the battle than any other nationality? I put together a focus group and asked that question – here are some reasons women gave: fear, money, time, health insurance, discomfort, lack of knowledge, not in family history, denial, diet, emotions, no or poor self exams, it only happens to other people and so on. “Reason” is a guiltless word for “excuse”. Let’s not make excuses and make “prevention our priority”. Early detection is our best defense.
 

Join the ALAYÉ “Brothers Against Breast Cancer” Celebrity Team to help raise awareness in the African American community, promote early detection and raise funds to support research. Imagine that a cure depends on you…read on to find out about the “Links II Project”, join our team and see what you can do. A cure is possible with your help!

We are participating in the Komen Virtual Race starting the first celebrity team, and we need your support in the fight against breast cancer. Did you know that this year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States? The Komen Virtual Race is an initiative that takes the Race experience online - allowing people to join from anywhere at any time. By contributing to the Komen Virtual Race, you will support a global effort to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs around the world.

Thanks for your support this year - thanks to teams like ours the Komen Virtual Race for a Cure was able to raise over $50,000. Together, we helped to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

Other ways that you can help:

1. Click on the link and join the ALAYÉ “Brothers Against Breast Cancer Celebrity Team
2. Tell a friend about the ALAYÉ “Brothers Against Breast Cancer Celebrity Team and encourage them to join the team
3. When you purchase your 2003 ALAYÉ calendar or for any upcoming purchases use your American Express Credit card and a donation will be made
4. Eat Yoplait yogurt and save the pink lids, wash them off and send to in to the address on the lid – a donation will be made for each lid
5. Get a check-up and encourage a friend or relative to do the same
6. Tell a friend to get a check-up

Here’s what some of the Men of ALAYÉ had to say about Breast Cancer Awareness:

“I am a strong advocate of Breast Cancer Awareness and strongly support the efforts of the ALAYÉ Brothers Against Breast Cancer Campaign, men have to step up too…”
Michael Baisden – Best Selling Author “Men Cry In The Dark,” “God’s Gift To Women”

“With awareness comes knowledge and the power to fight this disease”
Charles Divins – Day Time Drama Star – NBC’s Passions

“Education is the key to freedom…the more aggressive the approach the less chance of it taking a life so that people don’t become victims of it.”
Laz Alonso – Talk Show Host / Actor – BET”S NY/LA

“”Empower Yourself” Like any disease everyone should get regular check-ups (2 times a year), it will give you peace of mind and a sense of peace when you walk down the street – empower yourself through prevention.”
Robert Griffith – NFL Cleveland Browns #24 / Model / Actor

“Just because you have breast cancer doesn’t mean that you’re not going to survive…you can overcome it by staying focused and positive…their will be a cure.”
Sean Jackson – Slam Ball Superstar / Actor

“Breast Cancer doesn’t discriminate. With early detection breast cancer is treatable.”
Dorien Wilson – Actor – UPN’s hit series “The Parkers”

“It’s a given, we need to spend more money on awareness, I mean if we can spend all this money on weapons in the US why can’t we spend monies on research for a cure. I mean, Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women.”
Shang Forbes – Comedian / Actor / Poet

“Women should ge checked a few times a year, don’t wait around if it seems to be the smallest thing – get it checked out and catch it early…prevention is the key.”
LaMonica “LM” Garrett – Model / Actor

“I think that it is very sad that anyone has to go through it – testing should be free for all women.”
Michael J. Pagan – Actor

“A WOMAN’S FIRST BUSINESS “PLEASE GO AND GET CHECKED OUT TODAY.” YOU ARE OUR MOTHERS (IN SOME CASES OUR FATHERS AS WELL), SISTERS, LEADERS, PRINCESSES, QUEENS, ETC. AND WE TREASURE YOUR EXISTENCE. SO PLEASE REMAIN WITH US UNTIL, OUR GOD SAYS ITS TIME!”
AL B! – Recording Artist / Writer / Producer / Syndicated Radio Show Host of “The Secret Garden” & “ The Touch”

If you are interested in making a donation to the Komen Virtual Race, please click here. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

Thank you for your support!
Pamela Yvette Exum
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