Author: Kelly Amen
KGA and CBTB featured covers in the 2020 Social Book
KGA and CBTB were featured as covers in the 2020 Social Book. The Interior and Exteriors section features a photo layout of the eye of KGA including fabrics, furniture and designs while the CBTB branded pages features the CBTB portrait series and the stunning CBTB pillow cabinet with hand chain stitched silk pillows.
Read more about the Social Book
Intestinal Cancer
We found a survivor from this cancer to showcase in our Cancer Portrait Series. If you, a friend, or family member is a survivor of another cancer below the belt, please contact us at Cancer Below the Belt and tell us your story. You may end up in our gallery of inspiration, providing encouragement to the thousands of others who must face the uncertainties and fears that come with a positive diagnosis for cancer.
Thanks,
The CBTB Team
Vulvar Cancer
We have a survivor from this cancer to showcase in our Cancer Portrait Series.
Look for more info to come in 2019 on Lisa’s story.
Thanks,
The CBTB Team
Cancer Below the Belt attends Good Hope Missionary Baptist Event
Cancer Below the Belt teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine to spread awareness through a community outreach at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church on September 28th 2019 at their Raymond Whitley Jr. Prostate Screening Event.
The event promoted the importance of screening and cancer prevention.
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign
Cervical Cancer
We have found our cervical cancer survivor! Stay tuned for her portrait coming in 2018!
Cancer Below the Belt on the Radio with Health in Action Live
KGA appeared on the Radio show Health in Action Live with Annette Blanchard on July 8th 2019.
The show captured the theme and spirit of cancer awareness and over coming our fears of talking about our bodies and cancer.
Click Here for a link to the broadcast.
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign #HeathinActionLive #AnnetteBlanchard
Cancer Below the Belt attends the Houston Women Entrepreneurs Health and Wellness Expo
KGA and Cancer Below the Belt teamed up with IVBars of Houston Heights to spread awareness through exchanges and partnerships at the HWE Health and Wellness expo on Feburary 24th 2019 at the Houston Hyatt Regency Downtown.
The event promoted local businesses. While the expo encourage a fun spin on business, lively conversation, and enthusiasm for new ideas and perspectives.
Topics included:
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign
Cancer Below the Belt Portrait Series receives press from the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Medical Center
The Cancer Below the Belt Portraits are now at their new home at the Baylor College of Medicines Epidemiology and Population Sciences.
Melissa Bondy, Ph.D., professor of medicine-epidemiology and population sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, saw the potential educational benefits of the art early on and arranged for it to be permanently displayed at the College.
The reception was an overwhelming success with attendance from many supporters, students, administrators of BCM and the medical community.
Click here for the Baylor College of Medicine release
Click here for the Texas Medical Center release

Cancer Below the Belt Portrait Series Premier at Baylor College of Medicine – December 7, 2018
Cancer Below the Belt Portraits premier at their new home at the Baylor College of Medicines Epidemiology and Population Sciences Open House on December 7th 2018 from 2pm to 4pm.
Baylor College of Medicine – 1 Baylor Plaza, Suite 600D.
RSVP for the reception to Lucia Hernandez at 713-798-2871
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Weird Homes Tour 2018 – A Success for CBTB
The Weird Homes Tour for 2018 featured the fun and fantastic KGA Loft. The tour may be over but the legacy lives on. Cancer Below the Belt was able once again generate awareness of the “dirty dozen.”
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KGA on the Weird Homes Tour 2018
Pictures from the 2018 Weird Homes Tour of the KGA Loft.
The energy, fun, inspiration and excitement were felt by all those that attended……
Houston Weird Homes Tour
October 6, 2018
Dakota Lofts
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