SISTERS Who CAIR
Monday June 1, 2009
Next week, two Islamic advocacy organizations in the United States will team up to support and participate in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. This annual walking/running race strives to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and SISTERS, a women's advocacy organization based in Virginia, are joining together to form a single team for this year's race on June 6th.Some race funding helps support the Muslim Community Center Medical Clinic in Maryland. This medical center provides care to any adult without health care coverage, regardless of religion, country of origin, race, creed, or gender.
In an interview with the Baltimore Muslim Examiner, community organizers encouraged Muslims "to participate in events and causes that not only affect the Muslim community, but the world at large."
As a loving family member of two strong women who have battled breast cancer, I encourage everyone to support this important event.
Photo: The 2005 "Race for a Cure" attracted thousands to Washington's streets. Courtesy of Linda Spillers/Race for the Cure via Getty Images.
Comments
As salam alaikum,
I am so happy to have Muslim women joining the walk for a cure. I have had breast cancer 3 times now. Alahumdulillah, I am still here. It is your life or death. I am proud of you all. Thank-you all!! Take care & remember self breast checks on your self aevery month is good. And going to the doctor every year. Take care.
Salam alaikum,
Debbie/Waheeda
Excellent move sisters. Keep it up.
As salaam alaikum uhgti’s, I am pleased to know that there are organizations of musliemahs getting involved an engaging in their own lives. I am a nurse of almost 29yrs,an also a member of The Komen Foundation! Masha Allah!
As-Salaamu Alaikum Sister Huda,
JAK for mentioning my article. It’s great when writers support each other. From your entries, it seems like we have a lot of interests in common. I look forward to keeping up with your blog.