Latinas learn about breast cancer through a Bingo game

Posted on: October 27th, 2005
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“The white cloths and roses on the hotel conference room tables may have been typical, but the women seated at those tables Monday were more likely to be cleaning the room than listening to a speaker.

They were the hotel’s housekeeping staff, and they were there to learn — or be reminded — about breast cancer. By playing bingo.”

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