“Natural has never looked so sexy, or gone to a good cause! www.barbershopcollection.com #BlackBarbershopHealthOutreachProgram “.
Above is one of the several tweets sent out by several celebrities in support of the Black Barbershop Outreach Program. I was recently approached to become a spokesperson and spokesmodel for the BBOP and the Black Barbershop Collection. The collection is a line of sexy underwear for every man. Proceeds from The Barbershop Collection will go to supporting The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program’s efforts to raise awareness for diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and prostate cancer through screenings, education, and referring men to medical facilities.
I was honored to work with such an amazing cause which will educate men in our community about their help and ultimately save millions of lives. I have included in this post, information about the program and a way to get involved. Please read below to learn more about this program :-
About The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program (www.blackbarbershop.org)
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, founded by Dr. Bill J. Releford, seeks to reduce health care disparities among African American men by screening for diabetes and high blood pressure in barbershops throughout the country and providing prostate cancer decision-making information. Since its inception, the program has screened over 30,000 men in over 500 barbershops inChicago,New York,Atlanta,New Orleans,Fort Lauderdale,St. Louis,KansasCity,Baltimore,Washington, D.C.,Los Angeles and many other cities. As results of this effort, the month of May has been designated as “Black Barbershop Month” for the entire state of California. The goal for 2012 is to directly reach over 1,000,000 men with the program’s message and screen over 100,000 for diabetes and high blood pressure.
About The Barbershop Collection (http://www.barbershopcollection.com/)
The Barbershop Collection is considered the finest in men’s underwear and loungewear. All garments are made from “eco-luxurious” fabrics such as Bamboo, Soybean, Hemp as well as Eucalyptus. With a cashmere-like feel, The Barbershop Collection will boast natural antimicrobial, antifungal and moisture control properties that will easily distinguish it from other brands. Men’s boxer-briefs, t-shirts and lounge pants will include healthy messages incorporated in the hang-tags and packaging. All garments are manufactured in the U.S. and it is estimated that the Barbershop Collection will create over 200 jobs over the next 24 months.
The Barbershop Collection Proceeds Benefit Men’s Health Awareness
Proceeds from The Barbershop Collection will go to supporting The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program’s efforts to raise awareness for diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and prostate cancer through screenings, education, and referring men to medical facilities.
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