Independent Health Foundation, Susan G. Komen to host free educational dinners for women

Events to highlight importance of detecting breast cancer early

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 26, 2014) – The Independent Health Foundation and Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen invite women to “make their pink promise” and learn about the importance of finding breast cancer early at free educational dinners to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at the Schiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St., Buffalo, and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Seneca Allegany Casino, 777 Allegany Blvd. Salamanca.

All women ages 40 and older are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of health and beauty, while they hear from breast cancer survivors and experts, and have the opportunity to speak to someone about scheduling a mammogram. Participants will receive a complimentary dinner, health and wellness products, chair massages and beauty treatments.

Space is limited, so women are asked to reserve a place at one of the events by calling the Independent Health Foundation at 635-4959.

Established in 1992, the Independent Health Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of Western New York residents through awareness, prevention, wellness and education programs focused on community health priorities. For more information on the Foundation’s activities, visit www.independenthealth.com/foundation or call 635-4959.