Story Of Susan G Komen Susan G. Komen was a woman from Peoria, Illinois who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 and died three years later, in Komen's sister, Nancy Brinker, feeling that Susan's outcome might have been better if patients knew more about cancer and its treatment, and remembering a promise to her sister that she would find a way to speed up breast cancer research, founded the, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Komen's memory in The goal is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all an energizing science to find cure.

People of the Foundation Local activists in 125 cities and communities, led by more than 100,000 survivors and activists World's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer forever Mobilizing more than one million friends and neighbors every year through events like the Komen Race for the Cure Series Most successful awareness and fundraising event for breast cancer, advocates at the local, state and federal level, fighting for the screening and treatment programs that save lives and the research that brings us closer to the cure Komen.org, to help millions of women in nearly 200 countries overcome the social, cultural and economic barriers to breast health and treatment. Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Mission of the Race The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

History of The Race 1983 First Race in Dallas, Texas with 800 runners First co-ed Race in Wichita, Kansas. First National Race for the Cure in Washington, DC. Pink ribbons distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors Race events are held in 57 U.S. cities First Race event outside of the U.S. in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains the largest registered 5k in the world More than 1.3 million people participate in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries 2008 Komen for the Cure to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure.

Organization Description and Mission Organizational Description: Susan G Komen for the Cure is led by more than 100,000 survivors and activists, Komen is the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer forever. As the face and voice of the global breast cancer movement. There goal is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all an energizing science to find cure. Susan G. Komen was a woman from Peoria, Illinois who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 and died three years later, in Komen's sister, Nancy Brinker, feeling that Susan's outcome might have been better if patients knew more about cancer and its treatment, and remembering a promise to her sister that she would find a way to speed up breast cancer research, founded the, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Komen's memory in Mission: Susan G. Komen for the Cure is fighting every minute of every day to finally, once and for all, finish what we started and achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer. Its goal is to fulfill the Promise. Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is a network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Organization Stucture The founder is Nancy Brinker Hala Moddelmon is President and Chief Executive Officer. Hala Moddelmog, president and chief executive officer, joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure in September As CEO, Ms. Moddelmog is responsible for all aspects of the organization's management including budgets, forecasts, managing business units including the Affiliate network, policies, procedures and compliance, and the development and successful implementation of the Foundation's objectives and strategies to eradicate breast cancer. She works closely with Komen for the Cure volunteers, staff and the board of directors.. Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Board of Directors- functions to advise, assist and aid in our efforts to support breast cancer research and community outreach including education, screening and treatment programs. The Honorable Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. - Chairman of the Board Norman Brinker- He has served on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Board since 1982 Linda Custard- is a full-time volunteer with a wide range of experience in educational, cultural, and social service boards Alexine Clement Jackson- has been an active volunteer in the Washington, D.C., community for more than 25 years, most recently serving a five-year term as national president of the YWCA. Cheryl Jernigan- joined the board as Affiliate representative, speaking for the 122 Komen Affiliates across the country and the three international Affiliates. Jernigan is a founding member of the Komen Kansas City Area Affiliate and served in a variety of roles for the Affiliate. Clifton Leaf- an award-winning journalist Connie O'Neill- has been involved with Susan G. Komen for the Cure since 1992, serving as treasurer for two years previously and In 2000, she was again appointed treasurer of the Komen Foundation and will serve as Foundation treasurer for three years. Robert Taylor- is president of Counselors and Attorneys at Law Aimee DiCicco- has been a long-time volunteer with Susan Komen for the Cure. She is a five-year breast cancer survivor Patrice Tosi- Acting CEO and Chief Operating Officer Nancy Byrd- Vice President, Domestic Affiliate Network Rebecca Garcia, Ph.D.- Vice President, Health Sciences Andrew Halpern- Vice President, General Counsel Cindy Schneibl- Vice President, Cause Related Marketing

Facts Breast cancer risk increases with age and every woman is at risk. Every 13 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer. One in eight women or 12.6% of all women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. Approximately 1400 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2007 and 400 of those men will die. More than 1.7 million women who have had breast cancer are still alive in the United States. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women between the ages of 15 and 54, and the second cause of cancer death in women 55 to 74. Seventy-one percent of black women diagnosed with breast cancer experience a five- year survival rate, while eighty-six percent of white women experience five-year survival. The first sign of breast cancer usually shows up on a woman's mammogram before it can be felt or any other symptoms are present.. Ninety-six percent of women who find and treat breast cancer early will be cancer- free after five years. Over eighty percent of breast lumps are not cancerous, but benign such as fibrocystic breast disease. You are never too young to develop breast cancer! Breast Self-Exam should begin by the age of twenty.

How The Funds Are Used A minimum of twenty-five percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race supports the Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Programs, which fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world. Up to seventy-five percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects.

Fresno State Pinksters Marketing Action Plan: Our plan was to put together a team of ten Help raise as much money as possible for Susan G Komen foundation

Fresno State Pinksters Hard at Work Goal: We developed our own personal web sites for family and friends to come view what we were doing and make donations. We sent out many s and messages asking for donations and support Action Plan October 6, Put together our Team Web Site and put together our individual wed site October 9, Sent family and friends please help sponsor October 10, We were each in charge of getting five people to join. Finalized our team (contacted everyone) October 18, Sent out follow up s, Sent out thank you cards October 22, Collected all donations October 27, :00-12:30 Walked 5k October 30, Sent team all the pictures we took and thanked them again for their support.

Fresno State Pinksters We raised $ Second highest group from Fresno State

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