Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally – Waukegan, IL
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Hosts: Meryl Fury, MS, RN
Pres/CEO of PBNM and PCRM Certified FFL Instructor
Carrie Bruno, PharmD, DipACLM
PBNM Board Member
Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally – Waukegan, IL
Downtown Waukegan on Genesee Street
College of Lake County Bookstore
33 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States, following heart disease. Each year, approximately 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S. lose their lives to this disease, according to the CDC. Early detection through screening is crucial for improving outcomes.
We want our voices to be heard, so join us on Saturday, October 18th from 5–6 PM as we “Beat the Drum” for breast cancer prevention in downtown Waukegan! The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Campaign is a global movement promoting a powerful, four-pronged approach to breast cancer prevention.
This one-hour rally is a vibrant call to action—featuring a community drum circle with Rhythm in the Round Community Drum Circle, inspiring speakers, and a strong sense of community connection. Pick up a percussion instrument, join the rhythm, enjoy the music, and raise your voice to support this life-saving message.
DRUMMERS
HEATHER POYNER
Rhythm in the Round Drum Circles
Drum Circle Facilitator
Rhythm in the Round Drum Circles
KAOTIC DRUMLINE
Chicago, IL
LOCAL SPEAKERS
Vivian Amos-Brown
Vivian Amos Brown, Breast Cancer Thriver, from Homewood, IL will share how by following a whole food plant-based diet she was able to lose over 100 pounds, recover from cirrhosis of the liver, reverse heart disease, and survive breast cancer. Ms. Amos, now proud to be a plant-based lifestyle coach certified through Dr. John McDougall’s program, teaches people how to eat healthy and take control of their health. She inspires everyone she encounters through her remarkable story and says,
“It’s never too late to make a change.”
Dr. Christina Wells
Christina Wells MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, dipACLM, is a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine/Educator Physician at the University of Illinois-Chicago who provides patient-centered care for individuals of all ages. She specializes in both preventive health services and the management of chronic diseases with a holistic approach. Dr. Wells is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She has a Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Nutrition and Wellness and a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management.
RALLY SPONSORS
Do you have questions? Contact us at info@pbnm.org
For more information or to volunteer at the Waukegan event, contact us by email at: info@pbnm.org.
If you’re in or near Lockport, IL, join us at the Central Square Gazebo at Lockport City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16th, from 5-6pm CT. For more information and to register: https://pbnm.org/2025-lbbc-lockport
Got a few minutes to spare?
Give Dr. Kristi Funk a quick 16 minute listen!
*note: video is from 2020
Want more information?
Not local to Chicago, IL?
Please check out Letsbeatbreastcancer.org where you can download a free recipe book, gather more information, and find a local event near you! Remember, this is a global movement and these events will be happening all across the globe!
Learn more about the 4-pronged approach to beating breast cancer, today!
Visit the link below to find a rally near you.
