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February 19 Declared Barberie Breast Cancer Awareness Day


Jillian Barberie
Jillian Barberie

Council member Bob Blumenfield honored local media legend Jillian Barberie by declaring February 19 as "Jillian Barberie Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in the City of Los Angeles. Barberie, who's been a fixture of the L.A. media community for over twenty years and is currently heard weekday mornings on KABC-AM along with John Phillips, was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year. She made her recovery journey public to encourage, support and honor the tens of thousands of women and their family members who endure the same challenge.

"Jillian has made honesty, full public disclosure and transparency a hallmark of her storied and acclaimed media career. When she was given a life altering diagnosis, she decided to step up and use her experiences to shed more light on this disease," said Blumenfield. "Early detection is vital and for the sake of the countless families who are impacted by it every day, we must continue to break down stigmas around cancer."

Barberie added, "I am beyond moved and honored to receive this recognition. My fight is the fight of so many and I am committed to raising the awareness of the impact of breast cancer on so many women and their families. My thanks to Councilman Blumenfield and the City Council, for this great honor, to all my colleagues at KABC and Cumulus Los Angeles for their support, and to the many people who have sent their messages of love."

Since her diagnosis, Barberie has undergone aggressive treatments, using her public platform to break stigmas and raise awareness around breast cancer. Over the following months, she has shared her story every step of the way through social media and her radio show.

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