A women’s health advocate and cancer survivor is hoping to educate others with an upcoming informational festival in Langley.

Oak Harbor resident Dr. Robyn White plans to unite North Whidbey and South Whidbey by bringing resources to the Village by the Sea and partnering with youth organization Pamoja Place to host Heal Women, Heal the World Health Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 22.

Located at the South Whidbey Community Center, the free, family-friendly event will feature health and wellness booths, kids’ activities and vendors.

White has served in the Navy as a family nurse practitioner for nearly two decades. Last November, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment; today, she is in remission, thanks to early detection of the malignancy.

“I’ve been using my story for God’s glory and to help other women with early detection to learn it can save your life, because it saved mine,” she said.

White recently launched a campaign urging women to get screened for cancer called One Million Mammograms, or 1MM. Though she’s collected just 23 pledges, it’s 23 closer to a million.

In addition, she has created a coloring book with the theme “Kids Kick Cancer.” At the women’s health festival this weekend, kids will be able to color pages from the book.

The new coloring book highlights the impact of a family member dealing with cancer, which White feels is a vital topic for kids to learn. Her own children have told their friends and their parents about the importance of early screening.

“They’re little spokespersons too for good health,” she said.

She hopes the resources at the festival will help women access the health info they need and be in a place to feel empowered to heal. During the event there will also be mindfulness sessions, sound baths and yoga.

Kids can score goals or paint “kicks” to take home. There will also be a photo booth and raffles for prizes.

White is partnering with Pamoja Place, a South Whidbey organization dedicated to growing community and a sense of belonging for BIPOC individuals. Executive Director Kenesha Lewin said putting women first is huge on the organization’s list to thrive. Pamoja is a Swahili word meaning “together” or “togetherness.”

White hopes the festival, the first of its kind, goes on to inspire other events.

For more information, visit healwomenfest.com.

Jayson White, 8, points out a phrase on the back of his 11-year-old sister Rayna’s shirt that promotes Dr. Robyn White’s One Million Mammograms campaign. (Photo provided)

Dr. Robyn White is the organizer for the very first Heal Women, Heal the World Health Festival. (Photo provided)