Making Your Mark: Daughter Connection fights breast melanoma - 13newsnow.com

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LaSalle Blanks, WVEC 3:58 PM. EST June 07, 2016

VIRGINIA seashore, Va. (WVEC) -- It became an ordinary sight for drivers on Virginia seaside Boulevard -- individuals in crimson yelling and shouting with fists within the air and smiles on their faces.

"Honk your horns!" yelled Diane Powell.

Diane is the chief of a group referred to as Daughter Connection of Hampton Roads, Inc. Their goal is to eliminate breast melanoma and connect those combating the sickness with supplies in the community that may help them.

They hit the streets hoping drivers would see their sign and sweetness what they are all about. Diane says it be essential.

"right here in Hampton Roads, we've the highest incidents in the nation of breast melanoma deaths, particularly amongst African-American girls," Diane pointed out. "We must get that be aware out."

They also spread cognizance concerning the disease and the need for individuals to learn more about it. 

"as a result of a lot of ladies aren't getting breast melanoma mammograms, however mammograms are free for some women and we desire them to grasp that," Diane spoke of.

For Diane, it's a personal mission. Breast melanoma hit a number of of her household.

"My mother did and 7 cousins," Diane stated. "men get breast melanoma, too. One % of every analysis is a man. we've had two men in our family with breast melanoma so we are aware of it firsthand."

Diane is hopeful for a cure sooner or later, as illustrated through one in all her group's favourite chants to drivers scooting with the aid of: "We combat we win! We battle, we win!"

For greater tips concerning the group, head to daughterconnection.com

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