SISTERS SERVING SISTERS
Antoinette Greer - CEO
Antoinette is a native of Los Angeles the ninth child of twelve children who grew up in the inner city's Watts-Willowbrook area. She is a breast cancer survivor and Co-Founder of My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Support. Seventeen years into pursuing her career at the U.S. Postal Service, she was diagnosed at age 40 with Stage 3B breast cancer. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy, six months of chemotherapy and twenty-six radiation treatments. It was during this time that she learned that women in her community faced marginal challenges in areas such as: access to care, financial toxicity, cultural competence, and overall survival of the disease.
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One year post treatment, she gathered together with three other survivors and formed a grassroots affiliate chapter of a larger African American breast cancer survivorship organization recognized for helping women battling breast cancer in their communities. During this tenure, she sought to take charge of the needs of these women by addressing disparities that directly impact access to care, the continuum of care and treatment completion That these women recover and re-enter the mainstream following treatment. Spearheading a program entitled, The Peer Professional, which includes culturally competent professional services. This program differs from other African American peer-led support groups in that it serves to meet specific individual and basic needs, bridging critical care gaps and availing safety-net resources, social workers and wrap-around services.
Her Story
She is a strategist, patient advocate, and research partner. She served as a spokesperson for the local ACS Affiliate and is a recipient of their Patient in Courage Award. She served as a Peer Counselor in The Spirit Project with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a volunteer and resource for St Mary's Dignity & Health Community Benefits and Outreach. As a Reviewer for the Susan Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate Community Grants Committee she was involved in the formation of the Circle of Promise (African American Initiative). A strong collaborator for navigational screening services for timely access, and culturally competent supportive services. While continuing a career that has span over some 37 years with the US Postal Service, she spearheaded a variety of educational outreach projects, programs and services fostering health literacy and health equity, meeting the individuals where they are. She is a recipient of the NAACP Long Beach Affiliate's Phenomenal Woman Award, the “John Lea Award” for community service, the Partners in Education Award from Compton Unified Schools and several other superior performance awards from various entities recognizing the spirit of excellence in her work. Lending herself to collaborative cancer research in 2023, she received her certification through the CaRe2 (USC Keck School of Medicine and the University of Florida) Citizen Scientist Program. She concurrently serves on their Community Advisory Board (CAB).
Antoinette former member of the ABWA’s Diamonds of South Bay - Long Beach Affiliate.. The author of the book entitled ''Ask Antoinette; A Columnist Collection of Q & A'. This book answers the many questions that face patients battling cancer today. Proceeds from all sales (100%) directly benefit My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Support's programs and services. The book is available here for a $25.00 donation. Click the book in the photo and get your signed copy today. *Other venues copies will not include her signature and their cost will be $15.00. The organization has an 18+ year track record as a trusted viable resource and successful deliverables. It is a current member of the American Cancer Society's National Breast Cancer Round Table and has memberships with other health and civic organizations. It currently shares in the support of women and families referred to it by clinics and hospitals throughout Los Angeles County.
Contact
She welcomes new partnerships and exciting opportunities to serve her community.
Connect by calling: (855) 778-1600