Educator Highlight: Tito Alvarado
“For me, prevention is key…representing breasts as lemons [is] a smart move and [is an] easy [way] to reach [people].”
Tito Alvarado is a medical doctor from Ecuador, South America, currently residing in Turkey. It was a lifelong dream of his to become a doctor and he started studying to become one since high school. “10 years ago when I was in high school I decided to make my research paper for the International Baccalaureate about breast cancer, and while researching I found out about KYL,” said Tito, when he was asked about his first interaction with Know Your Lemons.
“I was 17/18 years old at the time I first saw the lemons. The infographics caught me at first glance. I thought that representing breasts as lemons was a smart move and [it] would be easy to reach [people] with them.”
We are so happy that one of Tito’s first introductions to breast cancer was through our material. At a young age he had the drive to help people. That passion, combined with our easy to understand materials, is what is helping him teach about early detection for breast cancer. We are so grateful that Tito takes time out of his busy schedule to be involved in raising awareness. We encourage you to support his efforts in teaching those around him by donating to our cause.
Because of Tito’s story, Dawn’s story as a health ed teacher in Wales, and countless others, we have put together Breast School – a program for anyone interested in Breast Health – be that yourself, your family & friends, your high school students, or even (future) healthcare professionals. To learn more about what Breast School can do for you, visit our website.
Transcripción: ¡Hola, como estás! Merhaba nasılsın! Hi! My name is Tito, I am a medical Doctor originally from Ecuador, South America, now living in Turkey. I am actually doing a masters in public health. I have been following Know Your Lemons for 10 years now. A few years ago I decided to become a global educator. Since then I have been teaching in Spanish, English and Turkish. I love the aim of the foundation which is to save lives through education.
