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Volunteer Gladys' Story
This medical mission is by far the highlight of my year!! I have volunteered many times in the US in health outreach programs but this time it was so different because of the response and the number of people who showed up. Being in triage was really very appropriate and awesome for an advance practice nurse like me because I got to use all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout my 16 year nursing career in the USA, as an RN and now APRN (Advanced Practice RN). Read More.
Our Goal: To reduce the impact of cancer on African communities in diaspora and on the continent.
Mission Statement: Contribute effectively and efficiently to improvement of the community's health, focusing on increasing Cancer Awareness, Screening, Early detection and Care (CASEC).
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Volunteer Gladys' Story 
Our Goal: To reduce the impact of cancer on African communities in diaspora and on the continent.