As we celebrate the new 2013 year, we would like to take some time to reflect on our past accomplishments for 2012. But before we go there, we would like to say a few words to all the individuals who have volunteered countless hours to make this year a success. We are without words as …
Tag Archive: Asian Health Coalition
Jan 02
LAOE Celebrates 2012 Success – Honors Volunteers & Mayor David Kaptain
LAOE Honors Volunteers at Annual New Year’s Celebration Mayor of Elgin, David Kaptain receives LAOE 2012 Person of the Year Award December 23, 2012 ELGIN, Ill.— The Lao American Organization of Elgin (LAOE) hosted its annual New Year’s Celebration at The Seville in Streamwood, IL, celebrating the success of 2012 with over 200 …
Dec 20
New Years and Awards Celebration
It’s that great, wonderful time of the year where we all come together to celebrate the hard work and success of 2012 while we raise our glasses and toast to 2013. “Happy New Year!” You are all invited to party with LAOE and the Lao community at our annual New Year Celebration. We are …
Sep 06
Asian Health Coalition featured May Saengpraseuth in their September Community Catalyst Spotlight
Dear Laotian Community, Last month I received a phone call from Edwin Chandrasekar the Executive Director for Asian Health Coalition asking if I would be interested in being interviewed for their September Community Catalyst Spotlight. I am so honored to be the featured story on their website. I would like to thank everyone that helped …
Jul 11
Women’s Health Event Recap
(Click on photo to view complete photo gallery of event) I am please to announce the success of our women’s luncheon titled ”Let’s Celebrate Health.” There were over 100 people in attendance, with 80 people being women or girls, some of whom came all the way from Rockford. The event took place at the Seville in Streamwood, …
Mar 27
Silk Brocade Marches On!
On March 18, 2012, LAOE was able to educate 16 Laotian women on the benefits of breast and cervical cancer screening. This was our best turnout, and we are only going stronger. Thank you to the Church of the Nazarene in Elgin Illinois for allowing us the space and technology to inform our community. Our …
Mar 05
Silk Brocade Educational Session – Sunday March 18, 2012
LAOE’s Silk Brocade Project team will be having its next event on Sunday March 18, 2012. This will be an educational session to learn about breast and cervical health, including risk factors of breast and cervical cancer, and preventative care. After attending this session, qualified women will be able to set an appointment for a …
Mar 05
Silk Brocade Kick Off Event
On January 28, 2012, The Silk Brocade project had its first educational session. We would like to thank Wat Lao Samaggi of Elgin for hosting a Hepatitis B Educational Session and Screening, where we were able to speak to women about breast and cervical cancer as well. At this event, we were able to educate …
Feb 01
LAOE Honors State Representative Keith Farnham “2011 Person of the Year”
LAOE honors organizations and distinguished individuals for their support and contributions to growing and advancing the Lao American community of Elgin. Elgin, IL – December 30, 2011 The Lao American Organization of Elgin (LAOE) proudly honored and awarded State Representative Keith Farnham as the “2011 Person of the Year” for his contributions to the Lao …
Dec 03
LAOE & Asian Health Coalition Partner to Assist Women
We are proud to announce our newest program to serve the health issues of the women in our community. LAOE and Asian Health Coalition has created the Silk Brocade Project, an innovative program which will target underserved Laotian women for breast and cervical health education along with the opportunity to obtain free mammograms and pap-tests. Manivong …