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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2012

In the News

ResearchGenetic Testing
Most breast cancers are not related to genes or family history. Talk to your doctor to understand your risk of hereditary breast cancer.
Read more 


Komen TV 2012Komen TV October 2012
On this edition of Komen TV: We’ll introduce you to an incredible researcher, dynamic firefighters and amazing celebrities…plus much more as we kick off NBCAM.  


Dr. Thomas WestbrookKomen Funded Research
Dr. Thomas Westbrook has identified proteins that are necessary for the survival of certain breast cancers and are being developed as exciting new therapeutic targets. Read more

HTP 2012Honoring the Promise
The 3rd annual Honoring the Promise gala was a huge success, bringing together Komen supporters for an evening that raised over $1.5 Million to support D.C. area programs. 

 
What's Up 

BoABank of America
Thanks to Bank of America for supporting Komen through their sponsorship of 3-Day, Race for the Cure series and Marathon for the Cure.


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Now accepting applications for the 2013 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® College Scholarship Program through October 15, 2012. Apply


PPFTC October 2012Pink Out this October
Pink out your school or office this October! Passionately Pink puts the FUN in fundraising, and helps support Komen's national and local work. Get started  

 Stories of Inspiration

Susan Sonley Large PicSusan Sonley
 "I was 40 years old when I beat breast cancer for the first time.  After undergoing multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation and emerging cancer free, I knew it was time to rally behind a cause and fight for a cure." 
Read Susan's Story. 


 

 

 

 


Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®

10/6 - Albany, NY

10/14 - Albuquerque, NM

10/20 - Daine Island, SC

10/27 - Des Moines, IA


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Other Events

10/5 - Atlantis Pink it in Paradise Launch 





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:

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...our breast self-awareness messages- know your risk, get screened, know what is normal for you and make healthy lifestyle choices?

...most insurance companies and Medicare cover the cost of mammograms. Also, low-cost or free mammograms are offered through many national programs and community organizations? 

...October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day? 
Learn about Komen’s commitment to those living with MBC.


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