About STAARS
About
Events:
STAARS Anniversary Celebration
STAARS’ presents the play “First Saturday”
More Assistance
Community Outreach Services
Free monthly support Group Meetings (Refreshments served)
Participation at Community Health Fairs
24-hour STAARS Phone Line Support
We Help
Eligible patients/survivors receive financial assistance for:
- Wigs
- Bras
- Prostheses
- Compression garments
- Medical co-pays
- Travel (to/from medical treatment and/or support meetings)
- Referrals for counseling, community services, and legal assistance
- Comfort Kits
- Communication coaching/assistance
- Sister step mentoring/pairing throughout breast cancer journey
- Professional presentations during support group meetings from:
- Oncologists
- Pathologists
- Nutritionists
- Dieticians
- Physical Therapists
- Counselors
- Beauty consultants
- Other healthcare, social, legal, and financial professionals
Celebrations
Special Occasion celebrations:
- STAARS Support Group Anniversary
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Spontaneous others
Komen Foundation, Memphis Affiliate
Tiari’s Teardrop Shows
Sista Strut
Honest Monument
Blue Knights Motorcycle Club
New Bethel M. B. Church
Gospel Temple M. B. Church
J. P. Freeman School
Orleans Church of God in Christ
Victory M. B. Church
Baptist Hospital
SUPPORTERS
(Past and Present)
Are determined to win the battle over cancer, to LIVE, and to have FUN doing it!
© 2024 STAARS of Memphis Organization.
FYI Risk Factors:
Gender (Female)
Age (risk increases with age)
Gene mutation (genetics)
Family history
Personal history