Engaging with Implants: On-Campus at College of Charleston
BISA Nonprofit visited the College of Charleston to provide breast implant safety education for the student community in a fun, engaging format. The on-campus activity, held on April 8, 2024, was led by founder Maria Gmitro and BISA intern Angie Gorton, a College of Charleston alumna and recent Communications graduate. With a focus on women's rights, Angie brings expertise from her minor in Women and Gender Studies.
BISA’s local Charleston advocates exhibited on campus to provide knowledge that can be key to keeping individuals safe, healthy, and informed. As prospective students and parents strolled, excellent conversations were had. Advocates debuted an interactive quiz, played a dice game, and awarded prizes to winners — while talking about all things related to implants.
Breast Implant Quiz
Think you’re in the know? Take our quiz.
Roll the Dice Game
You get two dice, one per breast. If you roll without problems, you win.
Inspired by advocate Laura Willging, the dice game demonstrates potential risks and benefits. Winners received prizes from local community businesses.
Symbolizing how the body reacts, you won’t know until you roll…
ICYMI — Here’s a summary:
→ People couldn’t tell if BISA was for or against implants — balanced info, goal achieved!
→ People enjoyed physically touching the implants and asking direct questions.
→ Most were surprised it’s not mandatory for doctors to report problems to the FDA, or provide recall alerts.
→ People took handouts on how to keep themselves safe if choosing or living with breast implants.
“It was a beautiful, successful day. When it comes to women’s health and breast implant safety, education and awareness are key before women ever see a plastic surgeon.”
Thank You, Sponsors!
Be sure to check out our sponsors. We’re grateful to three local Charleston businesses for providing gift cards and event prizes in support of the mission:
Ready to keep learning?
Interested in sponsoring a future event? Email our team at contact@bisanonprofit.org to get started!
About Breast Implant Safety Alliance: BISA is a 501(c)3 women-owned nonprofit, patient-centered organization dedicated to improving breast implant safety and awareness—through direct collaboration with consumers, medical professionals, manufacturers, regulators, and advocates. BISA is a 100% volunteer organization not funded by implant manufacturers.