It was a great privilege and an honor for our founder, Sharon Rivera to Speak at Capitol Hill, Washington DC today together with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz , Senator Amy Klobuchar , Senator Ben Cardin, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso and NCCS CPAT on the new bill ” Comprehensive Cancer …
Diversity and Inclusion in cancer research remains a focus and until we get there, we will not stop! We are proud to be part of the new research team for Breast cancer Research for Innovation Toward Equity (BRITE) Center at Penn Medicine. This is to bridge the gap between evidence-based innovation and equity centered implementation …
📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to have had the privilege and honor of speaking at the Red Cap Society event. It was an incredible opportunity to share my personal cancer journey and shed light on the importance of diversity in clinical trials. In a room filled with amazing women, we discussed the significance …
You see, when diagnosed with Cancer of any kind, most times words cannot express what a patient really needs at that moment, but Art can. The love from husband and wives, family and the people you really value are some healing pills that a cancer patient truly needs to beat this deadly disease. Yesterday I …
It is a sad reality that cancer does not discriminate based on age, nationality, or economic status. These children battling cancer are the true heroes, facing unimaginable challenges with courage and resilience. While being recognized recently at @Our Laughter In The Rain event for some of our cancer awareness initiatives at TRIALS OF COLOR, I …
TOC team and Sharon drove over 400 miles from Virginia to Augusta, Georgia to spread awareness on Colon cancer. We believe with booths on the ground and more community outreaches, more medically underserved communities can be made aware about this deadly disease and prevention. Thank you Augusta, Georgia for hosting us this weekend. It was …
In Alexandria VA at the American Society of Clinical Society and Conquer Cancer Founder of TOC, Sharon, had opportunity to speak on: “Diversity in Clinical Trials: Enhancing patient’s Participation, Barriers & Solutions” Where we had an esteemed audience, including Oncologists, Radiologists, Clinicians, I am grateful for the opportunity to shed light on the challenges faced …
Yesterday was another beautiful moment in Petersburg speaking about Clinical trials and Colon cancer. Gradually we are increasing diversity in clinical trials and gradually we are erasing the Tuskegee myths and changing the narrative. Let’s continue awareness among our communities, especially the underserved population. Huge thank you to Stars of Faith Chapter, Starlight Queens Petersburg …
Giving Back Tuesday 2023 ❤️ Yesterday was Giving Tuesday. It was another warm and beautiful moment as TRIALS OF COLOR visited Virginia Cancer Institute Common Wealth Infusion rooms to give out blankets to cancer patients.
On February 6th 2024, at Petersburg Library, CEO/Founder Trials of Color Spoke on Equal Healthcare Access for ALL. Over 120 residents were in attendance and it was quite engaging and rewarding as she shared different health resources with the people. She was also honored with a Certificate by Petersburg Sheriff, Vanessa Crawford.
