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The recent 13th Annual Black & White Cancer Survivors Gala hosted local cancer survivors and their families as they celebrated the gift of life, strength and resilience in a glamorous and uplifting atmosphere at Duke Energy Convention Center.
The evening was filled with inspiring stories, live music, dancing and delicious food. The gala aims to bring together cancer survivors, their families, and supporters to honor their journey and raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment.
Police officers served as volunteers for the event. Officers and Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, fifth from right) are shown with Dr. Melvin and Bill Mabrey. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
WLWT Channel 12 anchor and reporter Courtis Fuller interviews Dr. Keith Melvin at the gala. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Kings and Queens (cancer survivors) march into ballroom celebration of the cancer survivors. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney provides the welcome to the audience. She is a cancer survivor. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Seven breast cancer survivors received gifts from the Black & White Cancer Survivors foundation for their courage as they navigate their current cancer treatments. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Lennette Hinds and Pam Champion share the purpose of the gala. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Dr. Emmitt (Chip) Roper, of Bon Secours Mercy Health, provides words of encouragement for the cancer survivors. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Dr. Keith Melvin is shown with his Family at the Black & White Cancer Survivors Gala. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Emcee Lincoln Ware receives a presentation for his dedicated service to the gala. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Dr. Keith Melvin and CEO of Strategic Resources Rose McFlrath Slade, sponsor and donor to the Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Jose Holloman, president of the Erica J. Holloman Foundation, with Dr. Keith Melvin. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Co-founders of the Black & White Cancer Survivors Gala and Foundation Dr. Melvin and Bill Mabrey and wife Debra. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Dr. Keith Melvin presents gift to Jackie Evans, cancer survivor and founder of Pink Is My Power Color for breast cancer survivors. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Mistress of Ceremony and radio personally Faith Daniels. Photo by Michael Mitchell
This black tie event was hosted by Dr. Keith Melvin and Bill Mabrey. Radio/TV personality Lincoln Ware, and radio personality Faith Daniels served as Master and Mistress of Ceremony.ย The 2nd Wind Bandย provided live entertainment! Special performances were by Ed “Sax” Thomas and Jameze Latrail. DJ Vader provided the dance music.
Save the date for the 14th Annual Gala to be held on November 2, 2024, at Sharonville Convention Center.
The Black & White Cancer Survivors Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise cancer awareness, especially in the local minority communities where medical research shows that minorities are disproportionately affected by cancer.