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 Hundreds of advocates take to the Hill
Nearly 300 Komen advocates from across the country rallied in Washington, D.C. in June to meet with Congress about comprehensive legislation that will reinvigorate the war on cancer. Activist and actor Ricardo Chavira, from the television show Desperate Housewives, joined us in kicking off our annual Lobby Day on the Capitol steps.
 Miles help make a difference
We have received more than $600,000 in donations from the American Airlines Miles for the Cure campaign. Based on the tremendous success of the program, American Airlines recently announced that it will continue Miles for the Cure until $1 million is raised for
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
Targeted therapy improves survival of some patients
In a study recently presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, researchers found that women with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer, who had been previously treated with Herceptin®, showed improved progression-free survival when treated with both Herceptin and Tykerb®. How does this compare with Tykerb alone?
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 Victory in the Palmetto and Prairie States
Our Affiliates are enjoying legislative victories as a result of last year’s Komen Community Challenges. As we continue our quest to "close the gaps" in access to breast care across the country, South Carolina and Illinois have passed legislation to help reduce disparities.
Fighting breast cancer, one listing at a time
Do you buy or sell items on eBay? Are you looking for an easy way to support our cause? Now you can donate $5 or more of an auctioned item through the eBay Giving Works program. Just look for the eBay GivingWorks ribbon that supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure. |
Supporting Our Cause |
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Years of support from RE/MAX
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® thanks RE/MAX for supporting the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series for seven years and for their Sold for the Cure® program. |
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Specify for a Cure®
The Mohawk Group lays a good foundation for
spreading the breast cancer message. |
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Are you up for the challenge?
This summer, help raise funds for the breast cancer movement with the Affiliate Labor Day Challenge from Cook for the Cure® Presented by KitchenAid! |
Share KomenLink with a friend! Invite your friends to learn the latest
about breast health, breast cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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 Because everyone deserves a lifetime. Learn more |
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...that there is new federal legislation signed into law that protects against genetic discrimination from health insurers and employers?
...that you can talk to someone about your questions or concerns about breast health and breast cancer at
1-877 GO KOMEN?
... that you can test your breast cancer knowledge with our Komen NetQuiz?
...that you could raise funds to help support our promise just by surfing the web?
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 Keep yourself on track for a healthy lifestyle with our easy-to-read digital sports watch.
50 to 80 percent of the purchase price of all products sold will support our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
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