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October 2008
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Our vision:  A world without breast cancer

A world without breast cancer
Our Promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find cures.

In the News

Focusing on delivering the cures soonerFocusing on delivering the cures sooner
Determined to fast track research into help for breast cancer patients who can’t wait, we are distributing an unprecedented $100 million in grants to American and international scientists. Doctors and scientist from 81 universities and hospitals in 27 states and five countries will tackle the biggest questions in the fight to end breast cancer and deliver cures to patients sooner.

Ellen DeGeneresEllen for the Cure
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by announcing the return of the Ellen for the Cure campaign! This is the second year that Ellen is asking her audience members and viewers to raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Help make a difference today.

What's Up?

Get InvolvedGet involved throughout October
Just imagine all the ways you can get involved in the fight to end breast cancer throughout October! You could help raise funds by hosting a Passionately Pink for the Cure® event, take part in a local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®,  volunteer your time at a local Affiliate, join us on any of our social networks, or just donate to continue helping our mission to end breast cancer forever.

Make the CallYou make the call
Football season is here! Be sure to host your own pink football party and catch the NFL Referees Association wearing their pink ribbons and bracelets during Sunday games throughout October. You can take part in the action by making the call and entering for a chance to win tickets to the "big game" in 2009.

Supporting Our Cause

BMW

Saving lives one mile at a time
For 12 years the BMW Ultimate Drive® has traversed the country raising funds for our promise.


General Mills

PinkTogether™
General Mills brands join forces to share hope and inspiration.

HSN

Shop for the Cure®
There’s no place like HSN to support our promise to end breast cancer forever. 

Who's Your Suzy?

Who's Your Suzy?
SELF magazine wants to know who motivated you to fight breast cancer.

Yoplait

Your lids matter
Yoplait celebrates 10 years of Save Lids to Save Lives®.



















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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®

10/4   - Albany, NY
10/11 - Birmingham, AL
10/18 - Dallas, TX
10/25 - Memphis, TN

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Breast Cancer 3-Day®Because everyone deserves a lifetime. Learn more

Tell us your vision

 
Imagine life without breast cancerCan you imagine a life without breast cancer? Tell us your vision and share your personal stories.



...that you can now follow us on Twitter?

...that if you notice any changes in your breasts you should see your health care provider right away?

... that we offer an interactive tutorial to help you better understand the development of breast cancer, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options?

...that we updated all 60 of our fact sheets on a variety of breast cancer topics?


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