We are excited to announce the 20th Anniversary of Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure. In celebration we are planning a number of events honoring the Affiliate's history and work in the fight against breast cancer.
Events Celebrating the 20th Anniversary include (some names are linked to additional information):
February 18th Past Race for the Cure Chair’s Valentine Brunch
March 29th Grants Presentation Luncheon
April 20th Fired Up for the Cure Judging, Woody’s Sherwood Forest
May 12th Illuminate the Cure, Big Dam Bridge
June 23rd Picnic in the Park
July 20th Fashion Shows
August This month is a surprise - be watching for us!
September Scavenger Hunt
October 19th Race for the Cure
November Pink Postcard Campaign
December 5 Race for the Cure Anniversary Book Reception for Sponsors
Most of these activities are open to anyone and we hope that you will come have fun and help us celebrate. We are proud to announce that again in 2011 we were the 4th largest Komen Race for the Cure. (2012 rankings have not yet been released.)
Magic happens on race morning in Downtown Little Rock/North Little Rock thanks to you (and 44,000 other participants). This one day raises enough money to allow over $1 million each year to be used to help with awareness (early detection) and to pay for mammograms for the underserved, uninsured and underinsured women of Arkansas.
This is a crucial time in the treatment of breast cancer. While we proudly proclaim the five year relative survival rate for U.S. women with localized breast cancer is 99%, we are concerned about a disturbing new trend. Recent studies are showing many women are not following the recommended guidelines for mammography screening, by either not having one at recommended intervals or by having their first screening later than recommended. This could lead to a more advanced tumor size and stage at diagnosis.
So this year, we want to celebate how far we have come, continue our campaign for breast health awareness and not lose sight of our goal to keep fighting until a cure is found.
Thank you for your past support! Come have fun in one of our nonrace activities to help us celebrate.
Ellen Kreth, Board President
Sherrye McBryde, Executive Director
Fired up for the Cure Calendars on January special $5 plus $3 shipping.
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