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June 2009 -- Mujeres Unidas en Celebracion
Nearly 300 Latina cancer survivors and their guests gathered at The Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills on June 20
Councilmember Dennis Zine presented a Certificate of Appreciation to The Wellness Community for its work with Latinos with cancer. He is pictured with Betty Rodriguez, former Latino Outreach Program Coordinator, and Suzanne Drace, TWC VV President
Participants received free wigs and prostheses, courtesy of St. Michael's Wig Exchange and Intimate Image
Mujeres Unidas en Celebracion is a chance for Latina cancer survivors to say "thank you" to someone who helped them through their journey...
It is also an occasion to enjoy an afternoon of celebration with good friends!
Mariachi Culcatlan entertained the guests. Their name, "Culcatlan," means "Land of Song" in the Nahuatl language
Many thanks to the volunteers and organizations who contributed their time, resources, and hard work to help make this event a success!