Embracing U recipient of 2026 Dr. Spencer Disher Community Service Award
EMBRACE.
EDUCATE.
EMPOWER.
Founded by Cynthia Smalls, Odessah Mackey and Sonya Simmons, Embracing U assists individuals of the Tri-county area who are battling breast cancer or are breast cancer survivors.
They believe that through compassion, education, and empowerment all things are possible, including a cure.
Learn more about Embracing U; follow the link below.
The mission of Embracing U is to embrace, educate and empower individuals to live a healthy life before, during and after breast cancer.
Take a Tour. Support Breast Cancer Survivors.
This October, Charleston’s Hidden Heroines walking tour is donating 5% of all sales to Embracing U in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since launching October 1, the tour has earned great reviews, and owner Peter Pecorella is excited to partner with us. Book a tour to explore Charleston and help us embrace, educate and empower those affected by breast cancer.


