Leighton’s 5th Annual Fish Fry
July 13th, 2019, 5:00pm-12:00am, at 1210 Old School Road, in Caledon. Come out and enjoy your favourite Fresh Salmon, Snapper or King with some Festival or Bammy on the side. For tickets to this event being held in support of the River Rock Jamaica Community, call 647.780.1549
READ MOREAnnual Conference on Men’s Health
An event in support of awareness of prostate cancer that will highlight the impact of this disease on men and their partners and families as well as the need for early detection and treatment.
Learn More About The EventWelcome To The Walnut Foundation.
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THE WALNUT FOUNDATION IS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS PROMOTING HEALTH KNOWLEDGE FOR BLACK MEN WHILE ENCOURAGING THE PRACTICE OF GOOD PROACTIVE HEALTH. WE WORK WITH THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF BLACK MEN IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND RELATED ISSUES TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION IN A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT.
Services That We Provide
CREATING AWARENESS
We raise awareness in the Black Community about diseases affecting Black Men, while to providing information about the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up practices for identified diseases.
PROVIDING SUPPORT
We seek to improve the quality of life of individuals and families who have concerns about men’s health issues by offering one-on-one interactive peer support.
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH
We collaborate within the community. By partnering with like-minded organizations such as churches, social clubs, and other types of community groups, we share our expertise and our experience.
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SOME OF OUR WALNUT FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS THEMSELVES. AS THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES, A NUMBER OF THINGS BECOME CLEAR. LEAST OF WHICH, IS THAT A PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS NOT A DEATH SENTENCE.
