Bob is a surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery, and specializes in breast cancer surgery. The amazing people he meets on a daily basis continue to inspire him to work for a day when there is no more breast cancer. His passion for Susan G Komen for the Cure is based on the fact that while most women survive this disease, women are dying of breast cancer and might have been cured if only it were found earlier.

Lutheria Harrison Smith, married to James, is the proud mother of two children. She grew up in Forth Worth Texas and graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA. She has over 18 years of experience in the Human Resource profession and currently works as Director of Human Resources for AZDEL, Inc, a thermoplastic composites and materials manufacturer headquartered in Forest, VA. As the daughter, cousin, and friend of breast cancer survivors, Lutheria's interest in volunteering to support and further the Komen mission is very personal. While she was aware of Komen. when her mother was diagnosed, she became personally grateful for Komen. The Komen website provided her with a wealth of information while she was conducting research to better understand her mother's diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, her mother was diagnosed in the earliest stage due to a mammogram. Lutheria says, "While my mother is fortunate enough to have access to great medical care, many women are not so fortunate. Komen provides the funding to ensure that these women have access to the medical care necessary to diagnose and treat breast cancer in the early stages, thereby decreasing the fatality rates. Thus, I cannot think of a better organization to support with my volunteer efforts. I absolutely believe that a cure for breast cancer is possible in my lifetime due to the efforts of Komen volunteers all over the world; and it's so rewarding to be associated with an organization that will not stop until that goal becomes a reality!"

Janet is a proud nine year breast cancer survivor. Married to Jim, she is the mother of two great children, a son and a daughter. After full time careers in banking, and then full time parenting, she began her third career in community voluntarism. She volunteers with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in honor of her teen age daughter Mary, who is named in honor of Janet's Mother, Mary, who lost her battle with breast cancer the year before daughter Mary was born. She is passionate about finding a cure for breast cancer so her daughter and others will not have to face the challenges of the disease. She is "in it to end it".

Carol Moles currently works in a local Physical Therapy office. She is also a member of The Pinks, a group of friends who support Breast Cancer education and awareness in honor of our friend and breast cancer survivor, Pat Ammen. It is in her honor that Carol serves on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Board in the office of Treasurer.

Lisa Mitchell is the director of the Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center and Radiology Practice Director for Carilion Clinic. I have been a part of the Komen Board since its inception.

Brenda and her husband, Jay, run two companies, SoftSolutions, Inc. and Foster Properties, LLC. But her favorite job is being the proud mother of two teenage daughters, Alexandra and Brittany. Brenda is a one year and counting breast cancer survivor. She has participated and volunteered in many Pink events in the Roanoke Valley and has participated in the Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure many times. She volunteers in honor of her mother, who is also a one year survivor. She is dedicated to make the "Promise" of ending breast cancer forever come true in honor of her daughters, sisters and girlfriends. Brenda is honored, through Komen, to be able to achieve her goal to give back to others the amazing support she received while going through her breast cancer journey.

Joey is owner of Beck Media Group, publisher of the multiple award-winning Bella Magazine - the regional magazine for women of Southwest and Central Virginia. With her, she brings years of marketing, advertising and public relations expertise to help with the mission of Susan G. Komen. She has served on numerous boards, including Center in the Square, The Square Society and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. She lives in Roanoke with her husband, Chad, and three sons (ranging in age from infant to college student!). In her "spare time" she does all she can to make our community and world a better place!

Kathleen “Kat” Werner is a four year breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2006, at age 31. She is the wife to Jeff and Mom to three children, including a baby she had after her treatment for breast cancer. She grew up in the Washington, DC area and now lives with her family in Blacksburg. Since she was diagnosed at such a young age, her passion has become advocacy for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. She now does breast cancer advocacy full-time. She participates in grant reviews, consumer review panels for several government agencies, advocating for more evidence based healthcare, lobbying to Congressional leaders and serving Susan G. Komen at the National level with their Advocacy Alliance and Advocates in Science programs. She fights for all women to have access to the most cutting edge treatment regardless of age, location, ethnicity or income. She will continue to fight for a cure so that her daughters will only know of breast cancer as a disease of the past.

Ruth Ellen is a full-time mother, wife and Assistant County Attorney of Roanoke County. She is married to Paul, also a lawyer and has one son, Wilson. She is originally from Oxford Mississippi, a graduate of the University of Mississippi and Washington and Lee Law School. She lost her grandmother to breast cancer and her mother to cancer and has been passionate about women's health issues. Her interest in the Race for the Cure began ten years ago through the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley. That dream became a reality through the current Komen Board of which she is so proud to be a part. Her dedication to this cause is in memory of her grandfather, who as a long time serving Dean of the University of Mississippi Medical School, felt helpless in not having a cure to save his wife from this senseless disease. She is proud to be "sporting pink" in this ongoing endeavor.

Linda B. Fisher, mother of two and proud grandmother of twin granddaughers, is a Registered Nurse at Lewis-Gale Medical Center and is a Breast Cancer Survivor. As a nurse and a survivor she looks forward to a cure for breast cancer. In the meantime the Education Committee has an obligation to promote early detection through breast self-exams and regular mammograms. She wants every woman to have access to educational materials that provide information she needs to be informed

Anne G. Fox is a Roanoke County School teacher and mother of 5. She has served as Fundraising Co-chair and Board member and is a 11 year breast cancer survivor. "The years I’ve worked with the Greater Roanoke Affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure have given me a better understanding of the needs of our community in terms of breast health education and services. We have much to do…and through Komen funding, we can REALLY make a difference. I treasure the friendships made and experiences had and feel privileged to be a part of the Promise."

Melody McKinley is a legal analyst with the Virginia Department of Social Services. She is a founding member of The Pinks, a group of friends who support breast cancer education and awareness in honor of our dear friend and breast cancer survivor, Pat Ammen. Melody has been a member of the Komen Board of Directors and co-chair of the Volunteer Committee for 2 years. She is committed to helping achieve Komen’s goal – let’s end breast cancer forever!

Eileen Lepro is the Grants Chair for the Greater Roanoke Valley Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Wendi is a founding Board Member and In addition to her deep volunteer commitment to the Affiliate’s inaugural Race for the Cure, Wendi serves as Tourism and Events Coordinator for the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. A Certified Festival and Event Executive, she is a past member of the International Festival and Events Association President’s Council, and served on the Core Planning Committee for Jamestown 2007, the organization planning the events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown.

Is proud to be the mother of four wonderful children, a Roanoke County high school teacher seeking her Master's Degree, and a six year breast cancer survivor. She is honored to have her friends dedicate their time and energies to The PINKS, a group of friends who support Breast Cancer education and awareness. She volunteers in memory of her sister Janet who died March 2000 after fighting breast cancer for 17 years. Pat is participating in ten Races for the Cure in honor of the 10th anniversary of her sister.