May 31 African American Leadership Summit for Tobacco Use Prevention Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in our communities. It kills more African Americans than AIDS, murder, suicide, drug abuse, alcohol, and car crashes combined. Each year 45,000 African Americans die from tobacco-related diseases such as heart disease and lung cancer. May 31 and June 1, 2001. Adam's Mark Hotel, Charlotte.
Registration is free.
June 1 Youth Camping Trip Camping trip for youth with disabilities. Starts at 4 p.m. June 1 through 2, Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw. Some of the children are currently battling illnesses, while others have overcome life-threatening injuries.