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- Flau'jae Johnson hosts her third annual back-to-school giveback weekend to uplift the Savannah community.
- Mobile mammogram screenings are provided to increase access to breast cancer detection in underserved communities.
- Families will enjoy live music, free backpacks, and resources as part of the community celebration on July 26.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — One of Savannah’s brightest stars is returning home not just to visit, but to give back. LSU basketball national champion and rapper Flau’jae Johnson is hosting her third annual back-to-school giveback weekend. From free school supplies to health screenings, the two-day event is all about uplifting the community.
The basketball star is bringing the energy and the resources to her hometown with events at Enmarket Arena today and tomorrow. This year, it’s more than just school supplies; it’s also about saving lives by providing access to important health services.
Starting today, there will be mobile mammogram screenings available to women through the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit. The screenings are part of a larger effort to make breast cancer detection more accessible in underserved communities. Then tomorrow, families can head back for the main event.
A give-back that will feature live music, giveaways, and a special performance by Flau’jae herself.
Flau’jae and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund will also present a donation check to St. Joseph’s/Candler to support continued health efforts.
“Flau’jae was nominated last year and actually won the award. And so, I think this is an extension of her and what she does, and what she has been doing, and now what she’s doing in her hometown community,” said Jenny Palmateer, the Chief Executive Officer for Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
The weekend kicks off Friday at Enmarket Arena with mobile mammogram screenings from 3 to 7 p.m. and the fun will continue Saturday afternoon, where students will receive free backpacks, school uniforms, and shoes – all at no cost.
Back-to-School Giveback Weekend is set to take place Friday, July 25- Saturday, July 26.
- Free Mammograms (Fri 3–7 PM & Sat 2–5 PM)
- Free Backpacks, Shoes & Supplies (Sat)
- Live Music, Food & Family Fun (Sat 2–5 PM)
Early detection saves lives. The actual survival rate for women that have cancer, where that cancer was found early, just simply skyrockets. So, this will literally improve survival rates in and around that community,” explained Palmateer.
If you’re coming for the school supplies, the screenings, or the celebration, remember that Flau’jae’s message is clear: when the community comes together, lives can be changed.
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