History

1989  FOUNDED by Dr. Rogsbert Phillips, as a support group providing educational,          emotional, spiritual, and physical resources to breast cancer survivors, their          families, and other health care professionals.

1990  FIRST ANNUAL HEALTH AFFAIR, provided free comprehensive health
         screenings, which spanned over a period of greater than 12 years.

1993  PLAY—“Sister Girl: A One Woman Battle Against Breast Cancer” ran annually          through 1998 featuring actress Brandyn Barbara Artis, a breast cancer survivor,
         who depicted her fight against the disease. The evening's activities also included a          medical form with health care specializing in the field of breast cancer diagnoses,          treatment, and management.

1994  INCORPORATED, SBC, Inc.

1996  501(c)(3)—non-profit status established

2000  SBC ANNUAL BREAST HEALTH AND CANCER AWARENESS AND          EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS evolves to three-day weekend; hosting Golf and          Tennis tournaments, Free Educational Seminars, and the Celebration of          Survival—featuring renowned artists and entertainer, as follows:

2001  Dr. Maya Angelo, Author/Poet

2002  Sinbad, Actor/Comedian

2003  Patty LaBelle, Grammy Record Artist (guest cameo appearance by Chris Tucker,          Actor/Comedian)

2004  Jeff Majors, Gospel Recording Artist

2005  SBC reorganization and induction of new Board of Directors.

Historical Chronicle of Sisters... By Choice, Inc.

Sisters…By Choice (SBC) began in 1989 as the brainchild of Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips. A general surgeon specializing in beast cancer and breast health, Dr. Phillips saw the need to increase knowledge and awareness of breast cancer prevention and risks. In doing so would improve health care and the availability of support services for her patients and her peers within the health care delivery system.

SBC, consisting of women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from all walks of life, social, economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, emerged as a breast cancer support group. The group initially served as a conduit to provide emotional support and counseling, facilitate health screenings, and increase community awareness through education—in its quest to fight a common enemy in breast cancer.

SBC is a multitalented group of breast cancer survivors who believe that women should take charge and participate in their health care by being knowledgeable and informed consumers; and are encouraged to give back through participating in community service and actively promote and support like organizations. Since its inception, SBC Breast Cancer Support group, under the leadership and sponsorship of Dr. Phillips, has organized the Annual Health Fair, providing free comprehensive health screenings, emotional seminars, conducting Breast Self Exams (BSE), and disseminating educational literature and resource materials. The program ran for more than ten years and served a vast number of citizens from the greater Atlanta and DeKalb areas.

SBC was incorporated and granted its 501(c)(3), non-profit status. It has evolved into a model non-profit community service organization with its primary mission to become an innovative leader in breast cancer education and awareness, breast health, early detection, screenings, and treatment for medically under served. In 2005, SBC underwent a major reorganization, electing a talented and progressive a board of directors. Strategically, SBC short term goals include 1) increase service to homeless and under served women through programs to more women shelters; 2) growing the organization to 100 SBC chapters within five years; 3) develop and implement the “Breast Clinic on Wheels” project with potential expansion to other states. The long range goals shall encompass continued expansion of the:

• Annual 3-day Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Weekend