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January 2009
Happy New Year! 
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Our vision: A world without breast cancer

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Vigorous exercise has its benefitsVigorous exercise has its benefits 
We all know that exercise is good for us. Why not kick off the New Year right by registering for the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day® or Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® events in your area? You can get your exercise all while helping work towards a world without breast cancer.


Where you live shouldn't determine whether you live
Did you know that cancer will be the leading cause of death by 2010? That's why we are continuing to expand our global efforts by welcoming Panama into the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas. You can still help support our mission to end breast cancer forever by donating today! Every little bit helps on a global scale.

What's Up?

Go the distanceGo the distance! 
Make 2009 the year you run a full or half marathon! 
Marathon for the Cure™ allows you to do just that while raising much needed funds to help end breast cancer forever. Help make a difference and register today!


Making a deposit 
A few months ago, more than 900 women ducked into a white tent at the Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure® to donate blood to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center. Learn more about first bank in the world established to collect “normal” specimens.


Who's Your SuzyWho's Your Suzy?
SELF Magazine has collected stories about people who inspire you to go the extra mile to achieve a world without breast cancer. Beginning January 20th, online votes will be accepted for the five finalists whose inspiring stories have the power to motivate all.

Supporting Our Cause

New Balance

Small steps make great strides
For 20 years, New Balance has been a supporter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

Bowl for the Cure

Strike!
Bowl for the Cure® knocks down pins to help us knock out breast cancer.

MMG

Knots for hope
Any way you tie it, MMG supports Komen for the Cure in the breast cancer movement.

Viactive

Rise and shine
We're ringing in the New Year with many thanks to one of our newest partners, Viactiv.

 

 








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