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O ctober 26. 2011 ïh f ^lortlanò (Dbseruer Page 19 Breast Cancer Survivors Sing Out Performance Sunday at Legacy atrium Celebrate the lives of Portland area women who have battled and survived breast cancer when the Sisters in Survival choir sing to the heavens w ith jo y in their hearts. The local choir will per form Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in the atrium of Legacy Emanuel M edical Center in north Portland. Julianne Johnson, a local singer, actress and community activist di rects the choir. She is also a long tim e ad v o cate for re g u la r mammograms and proper screen ing. Her mother is a two-time breast cancer survivor, who Johnson said has an unparalleled tenacity and indomitable spirit. The free community event is part of Worship in Pink and made pos sible by Legacy Health, the Oregon c. . . o . . ,7 and Southwest Washington Affili I He S isters in Survival c h o ir spreads a m essage o f hope by ce le bra ting th e ir survival from b re a s t cancer. Prescription Drug Turn-ins Saturday In an effort to help community residents discard ol their old medica- tions in a safe and environmentally friendly way, two prescription drug tum-in events will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of a nationwide effort to reduce the misuse of drugs. The Center for Student Health and Counseling at Portland State University will host its prescription drug tum-in in front of the student health and counseling office, lo- cated at 1880 S.W. Sixth Ave. All prescription medications, Student Health and Counseling Office. The city of Beaverton and the Beaverton Police Department will hold a drug tum-in at Beaverton samples, over the counter medica- tions, vitamins, pet medication, médi cated ointments, and liquids in leak- proof containers will be accepted, The tum-in is being held with the help of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the Portland Office of Neighbor- hood Involvement, “Providing an easy way for people to get rid of their unneeded medications is a way of keeping them out of the hands of people for whom they were not prescribed,” saidDr.DanaTasson,headofPSU’s rs'ub'sc'ribe"f“ ^ ! jJnrtknib 0)bsmier I Afto: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 | I I N ame : _________________________ _______ ! $60.00 for 6 months *$110.00 for 1 year • $200.00 for 2 years (please include check with this subscription form) T elephone : _______ I A ddress : _____________________________ ! I or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — J ate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and community sponsors, includ ing Ecumenical Ministries of Or egon. When Johnson became involved in the early planning stages for the event, she thought of her mother, and knew a survivor’s choir was needed. “I know my voice is my strength to make changes and I want to break any misconceptions about the out look of cancer survivors,” she said. “These are strong vibrant women who live in the moment. They are not defeated.” The choir, which currently has 21 members whose ages range from early 40s to 87, is made up of women currently fighting the disease, as well as short-term and long-term survivors. Approximately 30 church con gregations will also provide breast cancer awareness and education to under-screened women in ourcom - munities as part of the Worship in Pink campaign. City Hall, 4755 S.W. Griffith Drive. medical supplies like thermometers, Participants at both sites are syringes, sharps, IV bags, bloody asked to keep the discarded medica or infectious waste, hydrogen per tions in original containers. The ox id e, aerosol cans, in h alers, collections do not include other EpiPens or other medical wastes. Chiropractic Auto Injury Clinic, PC Zchon R. Jones, DC 333 NE Russell St., #200, Portland, OR. 97212 (503) 284-7838 Truly making a difference in the lives of Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years. If you or someone you know has been in an accident, call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838 We are located on the corner ofM LK and Russell Street, on the second floor above the coffee shop.
