A free Family Health & Safety Resource Fair set for Saturday will focus pancreatic cancer.
The 10 a.m.-4 p.m. event, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., will be hosted by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, along with Desean Jackson, and his mother Gayle Jackson.
Over 10 different health screenings will be provided by St. Mary Medical Center and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.
In addition, there will be presentations highlighting health & safety with healthy eating habits, and open discussion about pancreatic, breast and colon cancers.
Desean Jackson, a Polytechnic High School graduate who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, lost his father to pancreatic cancer two years ago and wants to assist in getting the word out about this undetected disease.
The fair will also have free family activities such as games and face painting, with free healthy snacks provided by Whole Foods.
Enjoy outdoor yoga, stress relieving activities, breathing techniques, and spoken word performances out on the main stage.
Participating sponsors of the event include: St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services, Long Beach Public Library, the Port of Long Beach, Healthy Active Long Beach, WSS, Warehouse Shoe Sales, The Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach and the Peace Garden at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
For more details, call 562.570-6816.
The 10 a.m.-4 p.m. event, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., will be hosted by Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, along with Desean Jackson, and his mother Gayle Jackson.
Over 10 different health screenings will be provided by St. Mary Medical Center and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.
In addition, there will be presentations highlighting health & safety with healthy eating habits, and open discussion about pancreatic, breast and colon cancers.
Desean Jackson, a Polytechnic High School graduate who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, lost his father to pancreatic cancer two years ago and wants to assist in getting the word out about this undetected disease.
The fair will also have free family activities such as games and face painting, with free healthy snacks provided by Whole Foods.
Enjoy outdoor yoga, stress relieving activities, breathing techniques, and spoken word performances out on the main stage.
Participating sponsors of the event include: St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine, Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services, Long Beach Public Library, the Port of Long Beach, Healthy Active Long Beach, WSS, Warehouse Shoe Sales, The Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach and the Peace Garden at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
For more details, call 562.570-6816.
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