The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by sarcoidosis and accelerating research towards a cure, is proud to announce its partnership with actress and sarcoidosis advocate, Jeryl Prescott.
Prescott is best known for her roles in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” (Jacqui), DC Universe’s “The Swamp Thing” (Madame Xanadu), Netflix’s "Resort to Love" (Naomi King), and most recently “All the Queen’s Men” (Judge Martha), currently streaming on BET Plus.
Prescott joins forces with FSR to promote the organization's Ignore No More: African American Women & Sarcoidosis National Campaign, throughout Black History Month (2022’s theme is Black Health & Wellness) and American Heart Month this February and to reveal her own struggles with this complex rare disease. Prescott’s passion for raising awareness for sarcoidosis among African American women stems from her own difficult journey and her recent diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis, in addition to her previously diagnosed pulmonary and ocular sarcoidosis.
The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is launching its "Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally" to address the growing prostate cancer crisis in Black America caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic increase in new prostate cancer cases.
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths for Black men in the U.S. The disease also has the largest racial disparity for any type of cancer for men or women. The American Cancer Society recently released estimates that new cases of prostate cancer will increase by 30% in 2021.
This is more than ten times the increase for any other major cancer including lung, breast, and colorectal. "We are facing an unprecedented prostate cancer crisis in this country and Black men will be hit the hardest," says Thomas Farrington, PHEN Founder and President. “Our Disparity Rally will raise prostate cancer awareness throughout Black America, and provide educational resources and tools to help alleviate disparities in early detection, treatments, and clinical trials.”
The Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally will kick-off in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and expand nationwide throughout 2021. The Rally will include an awareness campaign with members of the U. S. Congressional Black Caucus, doctors, clergy, patients, and other leaders raising their voices through public service announcements that will be part of an integrated media outreach effort.
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“I wasn't always ready to speak out regarding my diagnosis, but I think it's particularly important now to spread the word,” said Prescott. “I'm speaking out because I care about my community. Until I learned about the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, I was only able to find the most superficial references to sarcoidosis online. Many of these rare diseases run in the family and the more we know, the better we can prevent and treat these diseases and maybe avoid some of the more severe consequences.”
African American women experience the highest incidence of sarcoidosis in the U.S. as compared to any other group. Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas—tiny clumps of inflammatory cells—in one or more organs of the body. African American women are three times more likely to develop sarcoidosis when compared to Caucasians. They are also more likely to experience chronic and severe symptoms resulting in hospitalization rates 10-18 times higher than Caucasians, and more than double that of African American men. African American women have a staggeringly high mortality rate that is 12 times higher than that of Caucasians, and one and a half times higher than that of African American men.
“Sarcoidosis is difficult to diagnose and has very limited treatment options and no known cure,” said Dr. Yvette Cozier, Senior Epidemiologist and Investigator on the Black Women’s Health Study and the BWHS Sarcoidosis Study at the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University School of Medicine, and member of the FSR Women of Color Clinical Advisory Committee and FSR Board of Directors. “It’s important to note that while approximately 175,000 people are living with sarcoidosis throughout the United States, African-American women bear the greatest burden when compared to all other groups impacted by sarcoidosis.”
In addition to Prescott, 22 health, advocacy, and media organizations have partnered with FSR to raise awareness and education of sarcoidosis in African American women, increase understanding of risks for African American women, and increase earlier diagnosis and better disease management among African American women. As part of the campaign, FSR has also created a Women of Color Patient Advisory Committee comprised of 15 African American women, both patients and care partners, from across the U.S. These women serve as the patient voice of the campaign, using their lived experiences and patient advocacy training.
“Although we are saddened to learn of Jeryl Prescott’s progressing sarcoidosis, we are grateful to her for speaking out publicly to help raise awareness about sarcoidosis. We are honored to be working with her on the Ignore No More campaign,” said Mary McGowan, CEO of FSR. “Her partnership will help amplify critical messaging about the disparities African American women face when it comes to sarcoidosis and drive vital attention to this significant health issue.”
To learn more about the FSR Ignore No More: African American Women and Sarcoidosis National Campaign, please visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org/aaws-
About the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR)
Established in 2000, The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients. Since its inception, FSR has fostered over $5 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts and has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands. For more information and to join our community, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org
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The "African Most Beautiful USA," pageant is an event which showcases the beauty, talent, and brilliance of young women of African descent and direct lineage between the ages of 18-28. The purpose of the pageant is also to raise money for important causes in Africa. It is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF).
Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in the United States. The AAF is the brainchild of Nana Obaahemaa Nkrumah Akosua Adasa III, a Ghanian-American, who started the organization with a desire to provide the village of Abofrem, her original hometown located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, as well as the surrounding villages in Ghana and other African countries access to food, employment, education, sanitation, and medical needs.
In the year 2019, the foundation proudly constructed a new school building which encompasses Grades 1-5 to benefit the children in the village so that none would be left behind in gaining vital education. A medical hospital was constructed within the village in 2021 to be dedicated January 5, 2022.
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The "African Most Beautiful USA," pageant is an event which showcases the beauty, talent, and brilliance of young women of African descent and direct lineage between the ages of 18-28. The purpose of the pageant is also to raise money for important causes in Africa. It is organized by the Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF).
Abofrem Area Foundation, Inc. (AAF) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in the United States. The AAF is the brainchild of Nana Obaahemaa Nkrumah Akosua Adasa III, a Ghanian-American, who started the organization with a desire to provide the village of Abofrem, her original hometown located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, as well as the surrounding villages in Ghana and other African countries access to food, employment, education, sanitation, and medical needs.
In the year 2019, the foundation proudly constructed a new school building which encompasses Grades 1-5 to benefit the children in the village so that none would be left behind in gaining vital education. A medical hospital was constructed within the village in 2021 to be dedicated January 5, 2022.
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