October 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Edition

In the News

Less talk. More action.™
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to take action when it comes to your breast health. Take a moment to see the various ways you can take action today.


Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon™
We recently announced the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon partnership, which adds breast and cervical screening and treatment to existing programs in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Read more. 

Body weight and breast cancer
Being overweight is linked to many types of cancer, including postmenopausal breast cancer. Knowing how your weight can affect your risk may be a good first step in making healthy lifestyle choices.  Find out more.

Know your breast cancer stats
Breast cancer is in the spotlight this month and you may be hearing many breast cancer statistics. Understanding some of the most common stats may help make the numbers more meaningful. Learn more.

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What's Up

 
What would you have missed?

From magic moments to touching stories of dear friends and family we miss, your moments count. Record and upload your personal story by telling us What You Would Have Missed. Start sharing.
 

Get your own Pink Ribbon
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, show everyone you want to stop breast cancer. Get your Pink Ribbon today and wear it all month long. Donate now.

 
Thanks to Bank of America
Bank of America® supports our promise in local communities not only through their Pink Ribbon Banking but also by sponsoring the Komen 3-Day for the Cure® and the Komen Race for the Cure® series.

Ellen DeGeneres takes action!
We’d like to thank the Ellen DeGeneres Show for taking action by gathering donations to help find a cure during Breast Cancer Awareness month. Help Ellen take action and make an impact today.


Applications being accepted

We will be accepting applications for the 2012 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® College Scholarship Program from September 15, 2011 through November 15, 2011. Apply today.

Show your passion in October
Whether you're at school, home, or work - you can make an impact! This October, plan to take action and register for Passionately Pink today!

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Stories of Inspiration

Melissa Girard

"Breast cancer runs in my family. My father's mother had it when she was my age, but no one ever really talked about it. My breast surgeon took one look at the report and sent me to another radiologist. I felt frantic/numb." Read Melissa's story
 

Read more stories of inspiration

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®

10/9   – Albuquerque, NM
10/15 – Daniel Island, SC
10/23 – Eugene, OR
10/30 – Boston, MA 

Find a Race near you

Find your local Affiliate

31 Days of Pink Action

DG 300 Miles of Courage
10/14 - Charlotte, NC 

The Education of Dee Dee Ricks
10/27

 

Our partners and sponsors are passionate about their involvement in our mission. Take a look at how some of them are helping end breast cancer forever:

 

 
...that we have a meaningful and fun schedule of activities to take part in throughout the month of October?

...that among U.S. women, there will be about 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 39,520 breast cancer deaths this year?

 ...that we have a new interactive treatment navigation tool for newly diagnosed patients?

...that you can now see pictures of the breast changes you should report to your doctor?

...that we list options to find low-cost or free mammograms?

...that we have many breast self-awareness cards in different languages?


 

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