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Tricia Barrera - Public Relations Coordinator for Texas Organ Sharing
Alliance
Tricia Barrera to address the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas RGV Chapter on Organ Donation
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas Rio Grande Valley Chapter will
have Tricia Barrera as their speaker on at their meeting on Wednesday,
August 20, 2008, at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce at 1200 Ash Ave. In
McAllen, Texas the luncheon meeting starts at 12:00 (noon). Tricia
Barrera, is the Public Relations Coordinator for Texas Organ Sharing
Alliance and covers the valley area.
The Texas Organ Alliance has designated the Month of August as National Minority Donor Awareness month.
National Minority Awareness is celebrated annually and it is a
nationwide observance to educate minorities of the desperate need for
donation and transplantation within the multicultural community how to
designate their decision to DONATE LIFE. Approximately 53% of those on
the national waiting list are minorities. In 2007, 10,752 minority
individuals received an organ transplant. There were 2,669 minority
deceased donors and 1,851 living donors.
STATISTICS: 2008 Minorities are in desperate need of Minority organ and tissue donors.
There are more than 50,000 minority individuals registered on the
U. S. transplant waiting list. Minorities make up 20% of the U. S.
population and comprise 53% of individuals on the national organ
transplant waiting list. They represent 26% of living and deceased
organ donors. Anyone can be a potential donor, regardless of age or
medical history. A single donor can save or improve the lives of more
than 50 people.
Come and support Organ Donation and learn how you can help save and enhance lives through organ donation.
 Enjoy the divine taste of wine with the Hispanic Women's Network RGV Chapter at Vino Divino 2008 for an evening of music, and hors d'oeuvres. Friday October 24, 2008 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 Presale and $30.00 at the door. This event will be held at The Historic Cine El Rey on 311 South 17th Street in McAllen, Texas 78501. 21 years and older are welcome to attend. Please call 956-697-7766 for additional tickets.
The Hispanic Women's Network is a state wide nonprofit
organization made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are
committed to promoting the participation of women in public, corporate
and civic life. It seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social,
legal and economic well being of women through a broader awareness of
their role in society, business and the family. It welcomes into its
membership anyone who is supportive of its purposes and who cooperates
in carrying out its programs of education and activities.
HWNT membership consists of professional business women; of these
65 to 70 percent are business owners with a common goal: to mentor and
educate the entire membership.
The Hispanic Women's Network (RGV Chapter), is a nonprofit 501C/3
organization that promotes its members and invites anyone who is
interested in networking to attend the monthly luncheons that are held
every second Wednesday of each month at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Chapter
will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at the
McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Street) at 12:00 (NOON).
For reservations or membership information, call Alida S. Hernandez at at 956-687-7766.
Reservations must be made by evite or by calling in by noon the Tuesday
before the meeting. (Reservation made reservation paid).
HWNT membership consist of professional business women, of these
65 to 70 % are business owners with a common goal and that is mentor
and to educate the entire membership.
The Hispanic Women's Network invites anyone who is interested in
growing their business and networking to attend the luncheon meeting.
Member bring your business cards
and meet women from diverse backgrounds who are committed to promoting
the participation of women in public, corporate and civic life. HWNT members seek to advance the educational, cultural, social and
legal and economic well being of all women through a broader awareness
of their role in society, business and family.
HWNT of Rio Grande Chapter meets at noon every second Wednesday of the month at The McAllen Chamber of Commerce.
Lunch Reservations must be made to attend. To join HWNT or for more information, call Alida S. Hernandez at 956-687-7766
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About Us |
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
is a statewide Organization of individuals from diverse backgrounds who
are committed to promoting the participation of women in public,
corporate and civic life. It
seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and economic
well being of women through a broader awareness of their role in
society, business and family.
HWNT is a nonprofit organization that welcomes into its membership
anyone who is supportive of its purposes and who will cooperate in
carrying out its programs of education and activities. The affairs of the Network are managed by a board of directors consisting of representatives from 7 chapters throughout Texas.
HWNT is one of the fastest growing Business Networking Organization in the Valley. For membership, to make your reservation, or obtain information,
please call Alida S. Hernandez at AAA personnel Agency Inc.at
956-687-7766.
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 This year HWNT introduces a new
way to keep connected. With our new blog you can see comments from
members across the state. Each chapter member can write in their own
chapter's page. They can share pictures, news, events and anything
related to what is happening in their city. We invite you to share your
thoughts today: http://www.hwnt.org/WordPress
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