Dr. Renee Allen
~ The Peoples MC in the DMV ~

Copa: Where are you from?
Renee: I'm from a little town called Fairfield, Connecticut and grew up near Jennings Beach where my parents, Leith & Charlotte Fraser raised my sister's Lisa, Sonya and me. Copa: How did you meet Gayela Bynum, Chair of "We Will Survive Cancer."
Renee: Although I've seen Gayela out and about at Cafe Milano as well as other locations in the DC metro area; I actually officially met her at the Copa Style Magazine 2017 "Woman of Year" Ceremony. We connected and shared a beautiful conversation about her organization "We Will Survive Cancer!" Copa: How long have you been 'The People's Emcee?'
Renee: Altogether I've been emceeing, hosting and speaking for almost thirty years and I've been pegged similar names in the past because I feel inner joy when I bring people together; however, I've been The People's Emcee since 2010 when the late Christa Beverly Baker shouted at her husband's campaign rally " You are The People's Emcee", and Prince George's County embraced it, and it was on and popping ever since! |
Copa: Why is the DMV special to you, and in your opinion, why is the DMV so special to everyone?
Renee: There is no place on earth like the DMV! It's the capital of the United States where current President Biden & Vice President Harris reside and run this extraordinary country! You have the ultimate in government to fashion. In my opinion it's the new melting pot! Anyone can do well here because it's diverse, user friendly, transit popular and simply a beautiful place to live. I believe it's special to everyone because of its opportunities, historical landmarks, educational institutions and it's so gorgeous here; especially in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial and near the water. Everything is literally at your fingertips. |
Additionally, We Will Survive Cancer, in its 13th year, will celebrate our beautiful friend Dr. Renee' Starlynn Allen with the "Don't Waste My Cancer," award. Renee' has been silently fighting since being diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer this past year.
Copa: What does the term 'Celebration of life' mean to you?'
Renee: The term "Celebration of Life" means EVERYTHING TO ME! Life is to be enjoyed, respected and celebrated because no one knows their expiration date. When we awake each morning, know that it is a real blessing from above. If you live your day to the fullest every day, you won't have to regret anything. It is my hope for everyone to move a little quicker and focus a bit harder to live in your purpose while being kind and not deliberately hurting anyone. No Matter how much you are blessed to stay HUMBLE! Just know that as long as you keep going and don't quit, you will be that closer to your dreams. Enjoy your family, friends and your tribe. Identify who lights up when you're in their presence and who you light up and stay close to those who celebrate, support and respect you. Do the things you always dreamed of and don't put things off. Live in the moment because that's all we are guaranteed is the now!
Renee: The term "Celebration of Life" means EVERYTHING TO ME! Life is to be enjoyed, respected and celebrated because no one knows their expiration date. When we awake each morning, know that it is a real blessing from above. If you live your day to the fullest every day, you won't have to regret anything. It is my hope for everyone to move a little quicker and focus a bit harder to live in your purpose while being kind and not deliberately hurting anyone. No Matter how much you are blessed to stay HUMBLE! Just know that as long as you keep going and don't quit, you will be that closer to your dreams. Enjoy your family, friends and your tribe. Identify who lights up when you're in their presence and who you light up and stay close to those who celebrate, support and respect you. Do the things you always dreamed of and don't put things off. Live in the moment because that's all we are guaranteed is the now!
Copa: What does the future hold for Dr. Renee Allen and her world of working with others?
Renee: I thank GOD for all. He continues to do for me and doors He opens for me and my gifts!!!! I am blessed to have several projects pending immediately after having open back surgery in December 2021 due to a fracture to my T8, where I ended up with two rods and eight bolts in my spine/vertebrae so I would be able to walk. I couldn't walk for almost three weeks. But, GOD, my Mom, sisters, nieces, my son Chase and several sister-friends and brother-friends really stepped in and I'm forever grateful.
I'm super excited about our We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) Gala which was a grand success on Friday, March 25th because I know what this means to Gayela Bynum and the entire phenomenal board. It means that we'll be able to support cancer patients and their families with minor to major assistance as they battle this monster called cancer. I have been supporting WWSC through fundraising efforts for over five years ever since cancer took my dad from me and our family, may he rest in paradise. I'm proud to now be on the board of Governors since 2021 and also the Host Emcee this year along with my co-host Yolanda. I'm especially grateful to all of our sponsors including Copa Style Magazine, as Copa Style is always in the room. Our Gold Sponsor this year was Bitcoin Rodney (Bitcoin Rodney.com).
Renee: I thank GOD for all. He continues to do for me and doors He opens for me and my gifts!!!! I am blessed to have several projects pending immediately after having open back surgery in December 2021 due to a fracture to my T8, where I ended up with two rods and eight bolts in my spine/vertebrae so I would be able to walk. I couldn't walk for almost three weeks. But, GOD, my Mom, sisters, nieces, my son Chase and several sister-friends and brother-friends really stepped in and I'm forever grateful.
I'm super excited about our We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) Gala which was a grand success on Friday, March 25th because I know what this means to Gayela Bynum and the entire phenomenal board. It means that we'll be able to support cancer patients and their families with minor to major assistance as they battle this monster called cancer. I have been supporting WWSC through fundraising efforts for over five years ever since cancer took my dad from me and our family, may he rest in paradise. I'm proud to now be on the board of Governors since 2021 and also the Host Emcee this year along with my co-host Yolanda. I'm especially grateful to all of our sponsors including Copa Style Magazine, as Copa Style is always in the room. Our Gold Sponsor this year was Bitcoin Rodney (Bitcoin Rodney.com).
Please join us at our "Don't Waste My Cancer Event, for tickets:
We Will Survive Cancer and McLaren Presents the Jewelry of David Yurman Tickets, Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
We Will Survive Cancer and McLaren Presents the Jewelry of David Yurman Tickets, Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite