The Fibroid Fighters Foundation presents the 50 Shades of Purple Summit at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, New York, on July 27, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to commemorate July Fibroid Awareness Month.  Fibroid Fighters Founder Yan Katsnelson, M.D., is joined by Cynthia Bailey, Shay Johnson, B. Simone, and Megan Ashley from “Know for Sure Podcast,” as part of the star-studded evening to raise awareness on the critical need for research, education, and funding for fibroid disease which affects 26 million American women.   Billed as one of the most empowering Girls' Night Out events, the red carpet begins at  6:00 p.m., followed by special performances, a celebrity guest Q & A panel and giveaways.  B. Simone and Megan Ashley, from “Know For Sure Pods” will host the summit, expected to draw 750 guests to engage with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.   Fibroid Ambassadors Cynthia Bailey, (Real Housewives of Atlanta) Kym Lee (Celebrity Make-Up Artist), and Shay Johnson (Love & Hip Hop: Miami) share the spotlight to tell stories, tips on self-care, and education about fibroids as part of the Celebrity Guest Panels. Musical artist Lil ’Mo and others will take the stage and the audience will also be part of a live podcast including surprise celebrity guests.  Thursday, July 27 Red Carpet 6 PM EST Program: 7 PM Peter Norton Symphony Space 2537 Broadway New York, NY For tickets, visit SymponySpace.org. Follow us on Instagram to join the conversation, ask questions, and comment.  Let’s Make Fibroids a Common Conversation! 

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Join author and Fibroid Fighters' ambassador, Eugenia Buie, for “Girls, Let’s Chat,” Sunday, February 19. Eugenia and her friends discuss creating a Vision Board to prioritize better health in 2023.  "We all think of money as our dreams and goals as visions, but not our health," said Buie. Better health is the foundation of enjoying a better life. This chat explores the importance of putting health at the top of your resolutions.  "Girls, Let’s Chat" is a communal space that brings fibroid fighters together to speak freely about fibroid challenges.    

Sunday, February 19th 

Time: 6 PM EST  

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Fibroid Fighters hosts a Wine & Chat Fibroid Awareness Event with the Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Meta Morrison, President of the Kappa Epsilon Zeta Bronx Chapter, welcomes members to an evening of conversation and learning about fibroid disease. NY Bronx President, Vanessa Gibson will speak, and Dr. Jacob White, Director of Fibroid Services, USA Fibroid Centers will do a presentation about fibroid disease. Founders Dr. Yan Katsnelson, and Dr. Flora Katsnelson will lead a Q & A and provide closing remarks.    

Wine & Chat Fibroid Awareness Event

Thursday, January 12, 2023

6:00 p.m.

The event is an essential part of an ongoing effort by the Fibroid Fighters Foundation to bring awareness to this all-too-common women’s health condition that impacts an estimated 70% – 80% of women. Fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomies for women seeking to relieve their uterine fibroid symptoms.

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Don't miss this special "Guys, Let's Chat" program with Eugenia Buie, an author and Fibroid Fighters' Ambassador. Eugenia Buie welcomes guests Sidney Karr, Vice-President, Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN), and Pastor Gregory Griffin, Roberson Memorial Church, to share how men can support women that suffer from fibroids- a common condition that affects 26 million women.     

 Wednesday, December 28

Time: 6 PM EST 

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with Eugenia Buie

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Let’s Chat is a communal space that brings fibroid fighters together to address fibroid challenges.   

Join author and ambassador Eugenia Buie as she recaps the recent New York 2022 Fibroid Awareness Gala during her special Instagram Takeover on Thursday, September 21. Fibroid Fighters' annual event, hosted by Cynthia Baily, Kym Lee, and Miss Diddy, is one of the most significant health events in the nation that brings the community together to share stories about the impact of fibroids and what the next steps are to help women live fibroid-free.

The Takeover includes candid discussions on men's perspectives on fibroid disease that affects the significant women in their lives—wives, moms, sisters, aunts, family, and friends—as Eugenie's close friends and their spouses share how fibroids have impacted their partners' lives. Don't pass up this unique, all-day discussion.

 

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WITH SPECIAL APPEARENCE BY: TT Torrez (New York’s HOT 97 & Eboni K. Williams (Real Housewives of New York) The Fibroid Fighters Foundation, and our ambassadors, Cynthia Bailey-Hill, Kym Lee-King, and Miss Diddy are proud to host an event in New York, on July 28, 2022. This event aims to heighten awareness about uterine fibroids, their impact, and the need for education and research that enables women to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families. Our panel will include expert opinions from doctors, inspirational speakers, patients, and community advocates. The event will also honor State Representative Kyra Harris Bolden (HD-35) who has battled with fibroids and is working to secure funding in Michigan to help with education and outreach. Help us applaud the efforts of those who have introduced recent fibroid legislation. Fibroids are a silent epidemic that affects up to 70% of white women and 80% of African American women by the age of 50. Break the stigma around talking about fibroids and women’s reproductive health by following us on social media and using #FibroidAwarenessNY #FibroidFighters during the event.  Buy tickets: Here

Eugenia Buie, a fibroid ambassador and author, will discuss overcoming fibroid discomfort challenges while drawing comparisons to her book "Getting Your Life Back." Before undergoing a successful uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) to cure her fibroids, Eugenia endured 20 years of heavy bleeding and agonizing discomfort. Come learn more about fibroids, their signs, and symptoms, and how to treat them with Eugenia..

Fibroid Ambassador Kym Lee wants you to tell a friend about fibroids. The host of USA Fibroid Center’s Talk About “U” knows the importance of having health conversations, especially with our friends. Send us a photo of you and your “besties” and why taking care of each other is important to win a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Send your story here.

Fibroid Ambassador Kym Lee introduces #100WomenStrong as she calls on women to encourage each other to get checked for fibroids. Watch her video and learn more about the importance of getting a fibroid screening.

We’ve teamed up with Ekhart Yoga to offer you free online yoga and meditation classes designed to help with stress and anxiety that often accompanies dealing with fibroids. Therapeutic yoga can tackle muscle tension from stress, especially in the shoulders and backs, and relieve pain from menstrual cramps. Click for your free class here.

Melissa Muganzo, a fibroids survivor, presents her first movie, which explores the background of hysterectomies and how it relates to the current struggle for reproductive justice.

The Esquire IMAX Theatre in Sacramento, California will host the world premiere of The Big Hysto on July 6, 2022. Enter to win a chance to see the movie in person by sharing your fibroid story.

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We invite everyone to strike a fighting stance on July 3 and post using the hashtag #FightingFibroidsChallenge so that we can highlight you on our social media feeds in celebration of the 70–80 percent of women who are affected by fibroids! To follow us, click here.

Follow us on social to get our self-care tips throughout your journey to fibroid awareness with us during the month of July. Click below to follow us.

In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, we are featuring women by sharing their personal stories #FightingFibroids from those who have battled fibroid disease. Come join us, get inspired to help other women learn more about fibroids and treatment options. Share Your Story!

May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” and Fibroid Ambassador Eugenia Buie will talk about how our emotional, psychological and social well-being is all part of our mental health—especially when coping with fibroids. Eugenia suffered from excessive bleeding and excruciating pain for 20 years before having her fibroids treated with a successful uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). Join Eugenia for a discussion on fibroids and how they affect the way we think, feel and act, as well as provide an overview of fibroid disease, symptoms and treatment.

Tuesday, May 24

7 pm EST

The free chat takes place on https://www.instagram.com/fibroidfighters/. For more information, call (855)455-5262 or [email protected]. Click below to follow us!

Dr. Yan Katsnelson, Fibroid Fighters Founder and CEO, together with Fibroid Ambassadors, Cynthia Bailey & Kym Lee-King are hosting an interactive event in Atlanta, GA with special guest-renowned lifestyle specialists Miss Diddy - on May 7, 2022, to raise awareness for fibroids. This event is part of Fibroid Fighters' initiative to increase recognition of uterine fibroids and the impact fibroid disease can have on a woman’s life. By raising awareness of fibroid symptoms and treatment options, we help women suffering from fibroids find hope and empower them with information to make the best choices for their health. We are also transforming our communities by encouraging more conversations around fibroids and fibroid treatment, so no woman suffers alone. Be a fibroid fighter and share fibroid awareness at #FibroidFightersAtlanta #FibroidFighters and #FibroidAwareness.

Fibroid Ambassador and author Eugenia Buie will talk about overcoming trials of fibroid pain and using parallels from her book, "Getting Your Life Back”. Eugenia suffered for 20 years from heavy bleeding and excruciating pain, before having a successful uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) to treat her fibroids. Join Eugenia for an informative discussion about fibroids, symptoms, and treatment.

Thursday, April 21

7 pm EST

The free chat takes place on https://www.instagram.com/fibroidfighters/. For more information, call (855)455-5262 or [email protected]. Click below to follow us!

Fibroid Ambassador Eugenia Buie will talk about “Breaking the Bias & Empowering Choices” in women’s health care. Women are the most impacted by medical gender bias which can affect medical diagnoses and the quality of care provided to patients. It can cause significant diagnostic delays and limited treatment options. Join Eugenia and learn how you can improve discussions with your health providers, especially when it involves fibroids, symptoms, and treatment.

Thursday, March 31

7 pm EST

The free chat takes place on https://www.instagram.com/fibroidfighters/. For more information, call (855)455-5262 or [email protected]. Click below to follow us.

  What better setting for a private discussion on women's health than a pajama party? We invite you to join us in your pajamas or other cozy clothing from the comfort of your own home. Eugenia Buie, a Fibroid Fighters Ambassador, understands the importance of discussing women's health and making good choices. She hosts an intimate discussion about fibroids and the importance of seeing an OB-GYN with her besties. Eugenia's life as a fibroid sufferer was transformed when she received UFE treatment, which she learned about from one of her friends. Fibroids, symptoms, treatment, and personal tales will all be discussed during the live event. Come join us for a night of information and fun:

Tuesday, Feb. 22

7 pm EST

  The free video chat takes place on https://www.instagram.com/fibroidfighters/. For more information, call  (855)455-5262 or [email protected].

The fight continues in Miami as Cynthia Bailey, a Fibroid Fighter from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” hosts the 4th Fibroid Awareness Event sponsored by Fibroid Fighters Foundation.

Join Eugenia and special guests to discuss uterine and women's health on our Instagram! If you are or have suffered with Fibroids, join in live and share your story!

Fibroid Fighter Erica Taylor is taking over our Instagram! Don’t miss your chance to hear about her amazing fibroid journey on August 19, so follow us to tune in!

Tune in to @USAFibroidCenters Instagram page August 12th as Kym Lee-King sits down with newest fibroid fighter Melissa Muganzo Murphy to discuss her fibroid journey and spread awareness.

Join us on August 7th for girl talk with Kym Lee-King and Real Housewives of Atlanta Star, Cynthia Bailey as they discuss women’s struggles with fibroids.

The Fibroid Fighters Foundation, with the support of USA Fibroid Centers, is proud to host an event in New York honoring Congresswoman Yvette Clarke for her advocacy in the fight against fibroids with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research & Education Act of 2021.

Join Fibroid Fighters Foundation Founder Dr. Yan Katsnelson as he and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke talk about how the Uterine Fibroid Research & Education Act of 2021 can help us bring an end to the fibroid epidemic and transform the lives of women nationwide.

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Join us as Fibroid Ambassador Kym Lee-King discusses with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke the importance of the Uterine Fibroid Research & Education Act of 2021 and how the bill will help improve the lives of women suffering from fibroids.

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Hear From Congresswoman Clarke About the Bill

Join the fight by advocating for the Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021. Call your state Representatives or Senators and ask them to support the bill in Congress. Post and tag us on your social media to encourage others to advocate!

Find Your Representative

Follow us on social to get our self-care tips throughout your journey to fibroid awareness with us during the month of July. Click below to follow us.

Follow us on social to get our self-care tips throughout your journey to fibroid awareness with us during the month of July. Click below to follow us.

Join us on July 9th at 7PM EST for a conversation between Kym Lee-King, one of our Fibroid Ambassadors, and Tanika Gray from #thewhitedressproject as they discuss fibroid awareness and advocacy.

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To honor the 70-80% of women affected by fibroids, we encourage everyone to strike a fighting pose on 7/8 and post using #FightingFibroidsChallenge so that we can feature you on our social feeds! Click below to follow us.

Follow us on social to get our self-care tips throughout your journey to fibroid awareness with us during the month of July. Click below to follow us.

Join us every Friday throughout the month as we highlight women #FightingFibroids and by sharing stories from fibroid fighters. We hope you are inspired to help other women.

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