“I can’t say enough about what [the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention] has done for Harlem. It’s wildly popular as you might imagine in our neighborhood here, because people who otherwise would never have access to this sort of care and screening can get it.” –President Bill Clinton “I am so impressed with Dr. Freeman, who has been a cancer surgeon in Harlem for over 40 years, and his international work on addressing health-care disparities. He pioneered the Patient Navigation Program over 18 years ago in Harlem, which helps navigate patients through the health-care system. Health is one of the focuses of my family foundation, and I am honored to lend my support as too many African-American men don’t get screened for prostate or colon cancers.” –LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers “The patient navigators were able to get me some financial assistance. When my medical insurance expired a few months ago, I was able to get referrals and assistance again though the navigation system. I would not be aware of all of these services if I had not been attending the Ralph Lauren Center. It is one of the most amazing places that I have ever been.” –Gertrude, patient “My visit to Harlem was transformative for me. I was inspired by what you have created and even more so by the individuals with whom I spoke. All Americans deserve the best cancer care possible.” –Lance Armstrong, professional cyclist “We know well that African- Americans suffer more from [colon] cancer than do others. [It] is not only capable of being determined, but you can cure it.” –David Dinkins, former New York City mayor “The Ralph Lauren Center resonates like a spiritual home for me.” –Dee Dee Ricks, breastcancer survivor and partner, Ricks & Ray Partners, LLC “As a Harlemite, I feel incredibly proud to have such a highly regarded cancer-care center in the heart of where I work and live. I was treated with enormous respect, and my dignity was kept intact throughout every procedure.” Alvin Pazant, patient, renowned trumpet player, the Pazant Brothers “David Vargos was more to me than a patient navigator, he was my guardian angel. Being uninsured, all I did was worry about the financial issues. With David’s help, I received healthcare coverage in less than five days.” –Yasuko Kawamura, patient “I was man enough to be tested for colon cancer. Everyone over 50 should have a colonoscopy.” –Willie Colón, salsa performer, composer, and community activist “It’s high time that every man, regardless of his race, receives the quality health care he needs to catch cancer early on and is given every chance to beat it.” –Senator Charles Schumer “Get screened for cancer. Do it for yourself. Do it for the people who love you.” –Kareem Abdul- Jabbar, NBA legend