Ms. Gunter is a ten year and half year cervical cancer survivor. She currently works PT/FT for the department of Revenue with the state of
Ms. Gunter has presented her story in churches, community organizations and even has been asked to present it in
Ms. Gunter work does not stop with her advocacy in churches and the faith base community. She is seen often at major cancer walks and events, health initiatives, cancer awareness seminars, and survivor celebrations promoting women health. The cancer community is a very close nit community in
In addition to her work with the Witness Project, Ms. Gunter is participating in “Project Crowing
Glory” started by a member ( Samone Sheates ) of the Parthenon Links Nashville which started out with the idea to donate wigs for African American women to the American Cancer Society so they took 13 woman whom had either survived cancer or was going through treatment and treated them to a day of professional make-up, hair care, and clothing’s from various stores and then had a professional photographer Lou Outlaw take picture’s of these women. These pictures will be part of a traveling exhibit first in Tennessee then beyond. Ms. Gunter is also involved with Debbie Wujeck and the cancer clinical trials project which was launched in collaboration with organizations such as Vanderbilt, Meharry and other’s. ENACCT partner’s with non-profits such as the Cervical Cancer Coalition of Tennessee that are community based to help educate the community about cancer clinical trials and how you can get more involved.
Navita was also asked by Janice Emerson to be a guest speaker at a cancer summit associated with the Department of Health and the CDC (Centers For Disease Control).
A partnership of the Centers of Disease Control, the Tennessee Department of Health and the citizens of Tennessee , TC2 has ~ 300 volunteer members working in six regional groups across the state. Our goal is to measurably reduce the burden of cancer on the citizens of Tennessee by implementing a collaborative statewide plan driven by data, science, capacity, and outcomes. The annual meeting brings together the state cancer community to focus on transforming the latest knowledge into strategies that communities, institutions, businesses and individuals can employ to battle cancer
The Cervical Cancer Coalition of Tennessee received a grant through its partnership with the Witness Project. And for 3 years CCCT was asked to participate in Shop For A Cause a fund-raising effort created by a nationally known retail store Macy’s to help non-profits raise money for its cause. CCCT is also a member of United Way and has a profile on Giving Matter’s. CCCT has been a 501C3 for over 10 years and for more information about volunteering as a board member or to schedule Ms. Gunter to share her story call 615-485-5069 or go to our website at www.cervicalcancercoalition.org.
United Way of Nashville code # 3715
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