United4theCause
A Faith-Based Breast Cancer Support Ministry
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About United4theCause
United4theCause is a non-profit organization founded by Karen White, Ed.D. Her journey to building the organization began May 10, 2011 when diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) at age 51. In response to Karen's diagnosis she began researching best treatment options and survival strategies. Karen found TNBC to be a new and aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately impacts African American women. Tall, short, skinny or fluffy women with big or small girls (breasts) can be diagnosed with breast cancer. Women ages 13 to 91 have been diagnosed with TNBC. Why? No one knows. What we know for sure, TNBC is aggressive. Early detection is the key and if diagnosed, one must take action. Characteristics of TNBC are unique as this breast cancer subtype does not have the traditional biomarkers (Hormones -ESTROGEN, PROGESTROGEN, and HER2) that is typically found in other cancers. Successful treatment for TNBC consists of the 3-PUNCH KNOCKOUT- chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. After extensive research, meeting with numerous oncologists, surgery, 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and 30 radiation sessions. Karen is a 13 year Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor. Praise God!!!
Thankful to God for the miracle of restoring her health, Karen is dedicated to sharing her testimony and serving others as a Cancer Care Minister. She has a passion for educating women on breast cancer awareness, preventive measures via motivational speaking engagements, individual coaching and facilitating a monthly support group. Additionally, Karen is a trained/pending certified Christian Life Coach with a specialty niche in Women - Breast Cancer Survival, Leadership Development, achieving Life Goals. Karen has also served as a Hospital Chaplain under the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program.
United4theCause, a faith based breast cancer organization is committed to raising breast cancer awareness, promoting early detection, saving lives and supporting TNBC research studies. United4theCause philosophy of service is built on the By Our Love model (designed by our founder) and the Ministry of Healing book.
United4theCause has a Board of Directors consisting of ex officio Board Members, God-fearing survivors, supporters, and health and administrative professionals. United also has 25 chapters (located from the California North to the Tennessee border) comprised of dedicated members engaged to achieve United's mission by showing servantship: compassionate care, empathetic listening and understanding and total presence to those on the cancer journey.
United4theCause
United4theCAUSE is a faith based ministry support group for individuals impacted by breast cancer and cancer subtypes. United’s mission is to educate, elevate, and empower.
Educate
the community
Elevate
awareness
Empower
women impacted by breast cancer
Resources and Forms
Invite Us!
Need a speaker on breast cancer awareness? To invite Dr.White or a representative from UNITED click HERE
Join Us!
If you want to UNITE with us or to be added to our mailing list, this is the form for you. Click HERE
Women’s Tuneup
This digital resource packet was presented at our 9th Annual Retreat and consists of resources beneficial to the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional parts of life. Click HERE
Words of Life
This resource is a list of books helpful for the breast cancer journey and improving quality of life. Click HERE
Donation Form
Looking to trim your tax bill for 2023? United4theCause, is a 501c3 charitable organization and donations assist breast cancer patients in obtaining the best level of care and services. Click HERE
United Provides...
Spiritual
UNITED’s weekly prayer call is a time to share heart-felt concerns, petition requests to God, and encourage each other on the pink journey.
Emotional
UNITED provides cancer patients with wisdom to make decisions regarding treatment options. United also shows emotional support by offering Caching, weekly support meetings and annual retreats.
Educational
Through monthly webinars, UNITED promotes community awareness of breast health care, daily maintenance, preventive measures, monthly self-breast examinations, annual mammograms, and early detection as key components to ultimately enhance the quality of life and increase survivorship. Special trainings are also provided.
Financial Resources
We will notify survivors of available survivor grants and UNITED scholarships.
Upcoming events
Sunday morning prayer call at 6am PDT
Meeting ID:921 5914 4309
Password:UNITED
Link:https://zoom.us/j/92159144309?pwd=OElEa2R6STlUbjZrR3gyU0FLRUFtdz09
Upcoming events
Our
Annual Retreat!
Sept 13-15, 2024 at the Pacific Union Conference Office
Registration open until September 5th. Late registration will incur an additional fee of $10.
10th
Retreat Registration Checklist
- Registration Link: Click HERE
2. Zelle registration fee of ($100 - full weekend OR $65 - Saturday ONLY) to un4tnbc@gmail.com
3. Check out WonderfullyMadeStitchCreations.com and click on the “10th Annual Retreat” collection for new United apparel. Shirts are $20, sweatshirts are $40. Orders will be available for pick up at the retreat.
4. For those needing a hotel, be sure to use the hotel list and discount codes on the flyer.
UNITED4THECAUSE, 10TH ANNUAL RETREAT
PROGRAM OUTLINE AT A GLANCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER LINEUP
Dr. Angelique E. Richardson, MD, PhD - Medical Oncology/UC San Diego Health
Dr. Jamila Kwarteng, MS, PhD
Assistant Professor of Community Health
Institute for Health and Equity
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Karen White
United4theCause Founder
Hosted By
Dr. Milton Mills, MD
Plant Based Nation
Dr. Karence L. Belton, LMFT
Clinical Supervisor at Loma Linda University
Mrs. Nyasha Dunkley, MS
Deputy State Climatologist, State of Georgia
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2024 - Session 1
RETREAT REGISTRATION CHECK-IN: 5:00 P.M.
(Check-in to receive retreat package, preordered retreat t-shirt,
And other related retreat items).
PROGRAM OUTLINE 6:00-8:00 P.M.
TEA PARTY STYLE (Light Dinner, Drink and Gourmet Desserts, will be served)
Program Features:
Music - Guest Ensemble
Opening Prayer
Welcome
Meet and Greet
Keynote Speaker
Activities
Closing Prayer and Dismissal
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 - Session 2
Breakfast (Hotel)
MORNING PROGRAM BEGINS 9:15 A.M.
Program Preliminaries
Guest Speaker
Charge
BREAK. 10:45 - 10:50 A.M.
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MID-DAY PROGRAM BEGINS 11:00 A.M.
. A TIME TO CELEBRATE 11:00 - 1:00 P.M.
LUNCH 1:00 P.M.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM BEGINS 2:45 P.M.
Workshops
Presentations
Activities
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 - SESSION 3
Breakfast (Hotel)
Closing Activities 8:00 - 11:00 A. M.
Guest Speaker
Charge
Farewell
Gallery and Media
Here are some snapshots of our Annual Retreats and other events over United’s 10 years of service. A replay of our 9th Annual Retreat and other videos can soon be accessed on our Youtube page.
View Videos now
Wonderfully Made
Wonderfully Made Stitch Creations is United4theCAUSE’s store through which all UNITED apparel and products can be purchased.
UNITED Shirts
UNITED members don our shirts during our Annual Retreats, throughout the year for special occasions, and/or to encourage others to elevate, educate, and empower.
Curious about other Wonderfully Made products?
Tumblers, sweatshirts, beanies, custom towel sets and other custom apparel can be purchased through the Wonderfully Made store.
United’s Beloved
Join us in remembering our loved ones who have fought a good fight and are resting now in Jesus Christ. May they forever be held close in our hearts:
Our Sister Billie Scott - June 10, 2018
Our Brother Richard Matthew Johnson - May 8, 2018
Our Sister Ms. Vernelle Lee Guthery - December 6, 2017
Our Sister Trenica Belton - March 22, 2017
Our Sister Lissette Rodriguez-Tejeda - October 16, 2016
Our Sister Lori Ridgeway - September 27, 2016
Our Sister Velda (Debbie) Cobb-Brown - December 1, 2015
Our Sister Bobbie Vaughn - November 25, 2015
Our Sister Chinedu Nwaigwe - July 15, 2015
Our Sister Beth Helm - January 2014
Our Sister Etta Joyce Evans - November 2012
Our Sister Christy Anne Macias
To add the name of a loved one to our memorial wall, please access our contact page to enter the required information (name, month and year of passing).
May God bless you as we wait patiently for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when we will be joined with our dear love ones forevermore!
Questions?
Email Address un4tnbc@gmail.com
Phone Number (707) 330 1890