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Volume 12/October 2005 To make a donation for Hurricane Katrina, please call 216-622-0999 . . . "Minority Health Awareness Day" September 30, 2005 Dr. Charles Modlin, Jr., one of only 15 African-American organ transplant surgeons in the country and the only one in the Midwest, speaks at Urban League of Greater Cleveland on health issues of minority men. The need for African-American organ donors, especially of kidneys, has always been critical and Dr. Modlin, Jr., has taken his message to the streets. Along with being one of the leading advocates for organ donations, the urologist and surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation is the co-founder of one of the first health centers that targets health issues of minority men. The disparities between minorities and whites, especially between African-Americans and whites, are stark in numerous categories. Blacks are more likely to get cancer and die from the disease than any other racial and ethnic group. Diabetes is 70 percent higher among African-Americans and twice as high among Latinos than of whites. Blacks are 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease and 180 percent more likely to die from a stroke than whites, Dr. Modlin, Jr., said. In his field of organ transplants, he said African-Americans make up one-third of people on waiting list for organ donations, but make up 12 percent of those donating organs. "Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall" The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is taking a break at the InterCity Yacht Club. Photo Gallery Next ULGC Events: November 18, 2005 - "Urban League's 15th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon & Awards Ceremony" at InterContinental Hotel. For additional information, please contact (216) 622-0999 ex 221 or email: apannell@ulcleveland.org If you are thinking to starting a business, or you are a new business owner or an existing business owner and need an assistance, please contact Stacey Banks-Houston, Director MBDC at 216.622.0999 or send e-mail to: staceybh@ulcleveland.org The Computer Training Program - This comprehensive preparation for entry-level positions and business administration includes reinforcement of literacy skills, business English and Mathematics.   Contact Letitia Leslie, lleslie@ulcleveland.org, or call 216.622.0999 ext. 206. The Urban League of Greater Cleveland provides job training and job placement programs, for information, please click HERE or call 216.622.0999. You are invited to become a part of the continued success of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and join us in empowering communities and changing lives. To join please click HERE. Yes, I'd like to receive the future Urban League's news & events. The Urban League of Greater Cleveland 2930 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 e-mail: info@ulcleveland.org Phone: 216.622.0999 Fax: 216.622.0997