Sharing Stories of Breast Cancer Survival --- and More!

West Palm Beach City Postmaster Maribeth A. Norman (L) hosted an informative "Breast Cancer Awareness" session at the West Palm Beach Public Library. She thanked breast cancer survivors Stephanie Ader, Retail Associate, West Palm Beach Main Office (Center L), and Brenda Smith, Letter Carrier, Palm Central Branch (Center R), for sharing their personal stories with attendees. Although Kathy Johnson, Retail Associate, Palm Beach Gardens Branch (R), had not been diagnosed with breast cancer, she spoke on the importance of early breast cancer detection in saving lives.

Leslie Miller, Supervisor of Customer Service Support, displays her pink ribbon magnet promoting breast cancer awareness. All attendees received a token of appreciation for sharing their lunchtime and learning about breast cancer early detection and treatment.

An enthusiastic Sonya Owens sold Breast Cancer Research semi-postal stamps at the "Lunch and Learn" event. Sonya is a Retail Associate at the West Palm Beach Main Office.

Mr. Manganaro's daughter, Linda, is a breast cancer survivor. During the presentation by Sandra Blank, Executive Director, Florida Breast Cancer Resource Network, he learned that men, too, are at risk for breast cancer. Background L to R: Palm Central Letter Carrier Brenda Smith and Palm Beach Gardens Retail Associate Kathy Johnson.
Sandy Blank, Executive Director of the Florida Breast Cancer Resource Network, is a breast and ovarian cancer survivor. Sandy shared her personal experience and gave a presentation on the "Myths or Facts of Breast Cancer" to postal employees and community members who gathered in the library auditorium.

(L toR) Kathy Johnson, Retail Associate, Palm Beach Gardens Branch; Sandy Blank, Executive Director of the Florida Breast Cancer Resource Network & Breast Cancer Survivor; Maribeth A. Norman, Postmaster of West Palm Beach City; Brenda Smith, Letter Carrier, Palm Central Branch; Stephanie Ader, Retail Associate, West Palm Beach Main Post Office; and Linda Manganaro, attendee and breast cancer survivor. Brenda and Stephanie, both breast cancer survivors, shared their personal stories with the audience.

Photos: JoAnn Goodrich, Customer Relations Coordinator, West Palm Beach