Broadway Books and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, today announced the launch of the "Promise Me for My Sister" campaign, offering consumers who pre-order a copy of Komen for the Cure founder Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker's forthcoming inspirational memoir Promise Me the opportunity to have a free, signed copy of the book sent to the person of their choice.
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Yoplait's signature pink lid program Save Lids to Save Lives® is taking place during September and October 2010 to once again raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and we need your help to save their lives!
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More than 10,000 people of all ages are expected to gather on Saturday, October 16, at Family Circle Cup Stadium on Daniel Island for the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure® presented by BI-LO Charities. The Lowcountry continues to demonstrate that even in the most challenging of economic times, their generosity and support for others is heartfelt and unwavering. Nowhere do we feel a more powerful sense of hope, and determined spirit to end breast cancer forever, than at the Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure. More than 300 local businesses have come together to help support this year's Race. With new, creative ways to get involved, such as the Power of 10 and Sleep in for the Cure, organizers expect this Race to be the most successful one yet.
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Massage for the Cure® is a way to relax and rejuvenate with a therapeutic massage while also helping to put an end to breast cancer by supporting breast cancer research. Created and coordinated by the national massage therapy chain, Massage Envy, this one-day fund-raising opportunity will take place at four participating Lowcountry locations on September 14. One-hour massages will be offered for only $49 with $15 being donated to the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Appointments will be begin being on August 14. Appointment times are limited and are expected to fill up quickly. Area Massage Envy locations include Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville and Bluffton. To request an appointment, get directions and learn more about Massage for the Cure®, visit www.massageenvy.com.
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The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is challenging all area businesses to show their support and creativity as we gear up for this year's Race for the Cure®. Businesses that participate in this year's Pink for the Cure competition, will decorate their storefronts in a pink theme and will be judged on creativity, breast cancer awareness and the ultimate pink pizzazz. Theme and decorations are to be determined by each participating business and a Race for the Cure® poster must be displayed in the window. Winners will be announced on the all area radio stations, as well as on ABC News 4 Lowcountry Live. The grand prize winner will also have a live radio remote broadcast from their business.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, is taking its breast cancer research program to a new level by naming a "brain trust" of more than 60 top-ranking scientists, clinicians and advocates to guide its extensive research program.
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Health and Finance Ministers from about 50 countries joined their countries' First Ladies, Ambassadors, United Nations leaders, health advocates and business leaders in Washington D.C. today to launch the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Global Health Alliance - a global effort to end women's cancers spearheaded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, and a host of global partners.
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Sarah Vining '10 was approaching her last semester at the College. The South Carolina native was home free, with enough credits to graduate with a degree in corporate communications and a minor in studio art. But before entering the working world, she wanted to squeeze in one, last internship, preferably in another city. She started thinking outside the box. Er, make that outside the continent.
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Building on its long-standing mission to end breast cancer on a global scale, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, is partnering with the City of Jerusalem, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, health advocates and scientists for a week of events in Israel to examine major scientific issues in breast cancer while advancing the international breast cancer movement. The leading breast cancer organizations of Europe and Canada as well as long-term Komen for the Cure partners will join in generating participation for this historic trip.
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Despite Tremendous Honor, Progress, Work is "Far from Done," Founder and CEO Says
Top rankings for brand value, trust, and the charity people are most likely to donate to, affirm the strength of the 28-year promise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®: the world's largest breast cancer organization: to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
The 2010 rankings of non-profit organizations from global market research firm Harris Interactive last week ranked Komen for the Cure as the number one most valuable non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate to. Komen also ranked second among the most trusted non-profit organizations in America (behind St. Jude Research Hospital). The rankings examined 1,151 organizations.
"We are enormously humbled to be recognized in this way by the public that we serve," said Komen founder and CEO, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. "This validation redoubles our resolve to our promise to end breast cancer through science, education, advocacy and relevant support programs all around the world."
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Darren Abbott likes drawing fans from untapped social groups, but the South Carolina Stingrays president never expected to shake down cocker spaniels and basset hounds for turnstile admission at minor league hockey games.
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Hadassah Lieberman has long been associated with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, working with us on breast cancer education and awareness in other countries as a Komen Global Ambassador. Her efforts have been invaluable and we intend to keep tapping her expertise to fulfill our goal to bring breast cancer programs to women in countries who have few resources to battle this disease.
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The board of directors of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, today announced the appointment of Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker as chief executive officer. Brinker, a breast cancer survivor, founded the organization nearly 30 years ago in memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from the disease at 36.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new guidelines that could significantly change breast cancer screening approaches in the U.S., recommending against routine mammograms for women 40-49 and questioning the value of breast cancer screenings for women older than 75. However, extensive scientific evidence demonstrates that mammography reduces breast cancer mortality both among women aged 50 and older, as well as among women aged 40 to 49.
Sign our petition and help us ensure that all women have access to this life-saving screening. | Read Komen's Response to USPSTF's Recommendations
As I was walking with my husband to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Oct. 17, I commented that this would be the first time out of nine years as a breast cancer survivor that I decided not to wear the pink "survivor" hat, and therefore, people wouldn't realize I was a survivor. I was wearing the pink "survivor" T-shirt, but it was cool, so I wore a black vest over it. Just as we arrived at the venue, the Family Circle Tennis Center, two young ladies approached me and asked if I was a survivor. They proceeded to give me nine pink beaded necklaces, each representing a year of survivorship. What a great idea. That was the beginning of the best Race for the Cure I have ever attended.
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Bluffton's inaugural Toss for the Cure charity cornhole tournament on Sunday, October 25 helped raise more than $1,600 for breast cancer research and awareness.
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On October 25, Lowcountry Komen Outreach Coordinator and Public Policy chair, Lucy Spears was honored to attend an event at the White House celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Joining Lucy was Jenny Luray, president of the Komen Advocacy Alliance. The event featured remarks by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.
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A luminary pep rally for this year's Race for the Cure, Production Design Associates coordinated the lighting of the Customs House in downtown Charleston. The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® would like to thank all those at PDA who participated in this spectacular event!
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This FREE Informative Program, featuring Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, Julie A. Taguchi, M.D., will take place Saturday, May 16 at Embassy Suites in North Charleston, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston,SC 29418.
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Show Mom you care by giving her a unique Mother's Day gift. Quartets from the Charleston Barbershop Chorus will deliver "Songs for Mom" Saturday, May 9, 2009, throughout the Charleston area as a way to support the Lowcountry Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Read news release
Richard Todd, radio personality for 1250 WTMA-AM in Charleston has been named the 2009 Honorary Race Chair for the 16th annual Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®. This year’s Race will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2008 at Daniel Island, South Carolina.
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In March, the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® received word of the affiliate area's tremendous success in the Yoplait Save Lids to Save Lives program. For 2008 Yoplait issued a challenge to collect 20 percent more lids than had been collected in 2007. Collecting 34,499 lids in 2008, the affiliate area doubled the return on this challenge, as it increased its collection by 48 percent. Thanks to each of our 13-county service area constituents. Let's continue the increase and save more lids to save more lives!
The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will distribute $674,739 to numerous organizations throughout the Lowcountry. The grant funds are provided largely from community donations to the 2008 Komen Race for the Cure.
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The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Rick Hendrick BMW celebrated their 12th annual BMW Ultimate Drive® to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® on December 10, 2008.
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As we look forward to 2009, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping us make 2008 a successful year in the fight against breast cancer. This recap provides the top ten highlights from Komen national as we all work together to find a cure for breast cancer.
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On Monday, August 11, American Airlines and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® are announcing an expanded partnership, including unveiling two of eight specially co-branded aircraft, which incorporate the Komen for the Cure name, logo and a pink-ribbon motif. The distinctive pink streamers, which extend the length of the body of the plane, signal a new level of mutual commitment as American Airlines becomes Komen's official airline and first Lifetime Promise Partner.
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Trident Cancer Center is pleased to announce the availability of three unique support groups available to individuals impacted by breast cancer. Support groups meet on a monthly basis.
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The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® honored two local survivors, Annette and Carrie Jefferson, with the 2008 Charlene Daughtrey Award during this year's survivor luncheon.
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Cancer survivors and advocates applauded members of the S.C. General Assembly for expanding the Best Chance Network, a program providing critical breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income, uninsured South Carolina women.
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Nearly 300 Komen advocates from across the country rallied in Washington, DC in June to meet with Congress about comprehensive legislation that will reinvigorate the war on cancer.
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Cynthia Nixon to Serve as Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda on the long-running
television series "Sex and the City," has joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as an Ambassador.
As an Ambassador, Cynthia will share her personal experiences with breast cancer in hopes of
empowering women to take an active role in their breast health.
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In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the South Carolina Nurses Association, four new awards were created to honor nurses and supporters of the nursing profession. An Orangeburg native and resident, Carrie Houser James, MSN, RN, CAN, BC, CCE, was the recipient of the Distinguished Nursing Award. This new award recognizes the significant contributions of the recipient to the professional development of colleagues and the outstanding leadership that Ms. James has provided to SCNA at all levels of membership in the organization.
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Garth Brooks has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the promise to end breast cancer forever with the release of the "Pink Edition" of The Ultimate Hits album. The album is a new 3-disc set, and contains 30 classics, 3 new songs and a bonus track on two CDs. The set also includes a DVD with videos for all 33 songs, including new and never-before-seen footage. Each CD is packaged with important information to help you protect your breast health, and the health of people you love.
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"Legal Loophole Ensnares Breast-Cancer Patients: Shirley Loewe Chooses the Wrong Clinic and Starts Long Ordeal." The path to the heart wrenching, powerfully articulated story began in January when Komen for the Cure met with reporters from the Wall Street Journal's healthcare team to educate them about our survey on the gaps in the Treatment Act and the resulting horrific deaths of people around the country. The paper asked for the exclusive and for months, Komen staff, Affiliates, Advisory Council members and grantees have worked with the reporter to find the right story to show readers, particularly policy makers and activists, how grim the situation is in many states. Shirley's story of years battling the healthcare system and the gaps in the state and federal laws is devastating. It's the dark side of the promise we all have dedicated our lives to fulfilling. It's the reminder that hope does not yet exist for everyone.
South Carolina Treatment Program
The SC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) can now offer treatment for breast or cervical cancer to all uninsured women 18 to 64 years of age who meet the following income guidelines: $20,420 for a family of one, $27,380 for a family of two, $34,340 for a family of three, $41,300 for a family of four, $48,260 for family of five, $55,220 for family of six, $62,180 for family of seven, and $69,140 for family of eight. For each additional member, add $6,960.
Additional information can be found on our fact sheet (PDF 168 KB). For questions call DHHS toll free at (888) 549-0820 or call Taffy Tamblyn, Executive Director,
Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure at (843) 556-8011.
Local funds fuel fight against breast cancer
Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each
year. Many women cannot afford the adequate healthcare to beat the disease. In the
Palmetto State, racial and ethnic minorities, low-income women and those with little
or no health insurance, are less likely to receive quality care and more likely to die
from breast cancer. For the past six years, the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
for the Cure has used contributions from local supporters—more than $2 million in
funds—for grants to Lowcountry organizations that work to decrease breast cancer disparities
and increase access to education, outreach, and preventive care.
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Co-Survivor Program
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader in the fight against breast
cancer, recognizes that no one should face breast cancer alone. Co-survivors
– family, friends, doctors or colleagues – play critical, but
frequently un-credited roles providing many types of support for breast cancer
patients as they make their way through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. The
Komen Co-Survivor Program, launched at the organization’s 2005 Komen
National Race for the Cure event, gives breast cancer survivors a simple,
but meaningful way to acknowledge the important roles co-survivors play in
their lives. In May 2008, the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the
Cure will host their annual Survivor Luncheon, where the co-survivors will
be honored for their support. Co-survivors’ roles can evolve from active,
day-to-day care giving and support to active listening and confidence sharing.
Survivorship presents its own set of challenges and anxieties, a fact that
makes the on-going role of the co-survivor an important one. Komen also offers
a wealth of resources for people close to someone with breast cancer. Advice,
information, tips, inspirational stories and message boards are available
by visiting the mini-site on Komen’s website, www.komen.org/cosurvivor.
Komen also offers a range of popular booklets and materials designed to help
co-survivors reach out and offer help in meaningful and thoughtful ways for
people with breast cancer.
