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Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
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Grand Prize Winner -Sleep In for the Cure Event
Published On:Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:18:31 -0600
Published on:
03/09/10
Congratulations to Wanda Shumaker, the grand prize winner at the Sleep In Event. She won a "Girls Night Out for 6" Have fun Wanda.!
Race for the Cure T Shirt Contest
Published On:Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:10:42 -0600
Published on:
03/09/10
Win with the Most Creative Slogan or Most Unique Design on Race Day.
Garden of Hope
Published On:Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:26:07 -0600
Published on:
03/04/10
Choose a pink tulip or colorful petunia to plant in the Garden of Hope on Race Day at the Greater Roanoke Komen Race for the Cure, April 10 at Green Hill Park
Mark Goldstein
Published On:Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:49:54 -0600
Published on:
02/08/10
Mark Goldstein, 75 year old BC Survivor, will Race in Roanoke Race for the Cure.
Welcome Blake Seitz
Published On:Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:32:59 -0600
Published on:
01/30/10
Blake Seitz was recently named as Operations Chair for the First Greater Roanoke Valley Race for the Cure
Honorary Co-Chairs Named
Published On:Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:51:40 -0600
Published on:
01/30/10
Nancy H. Agee and Charlotte C. Tyson are named as Honorary Co-Chairs for the Roanoke Region's First Race for the Cure
Go Pink Super Bowl Party
Published On:Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:52:45 -0600
Published on:
01/25/10
Support Komen by having a Pink Super Bowl Party.
The "B Cup" Rugby Match Chooses Komen
Published On:Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:29:39 -0600
Published on:
12/10/09
Four rugby clubs show that Real Men Wear Pink!
Waterfront C C Hosts 14th Rally for the Cure
Published On:Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:13:28 -0600
Published on:
12/10/09
14th Annual Rally Golf Tournament supports Komen Roanoke Affiliate.
P B C Employees make donation
Published On:Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:10:35 -0600
Published on:
12/10/09
In the annual Employees Appreciation Event Pepsi employees selected Komen Roanoke for their beneficary.
GREATER ROANOKE VALLEY'S FIRST
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
IS COMING IN APRIL 2010
The inaugural Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held at Green Hill Park in Roanoke County on April 10, 2010. As the day of the Race approaches, you can keep up to date on all the Race happenings by checking back here. Teams will be formed, sponsors will be announced and many exciting events leading up to the Race will be held. Save this date: April 10, 2010 and download a reminder flyer to keep or share with a friend.
What is the Race for the Cure®?
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, 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. Since its origination in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure® series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a global series of more than 100 Races with over 1 million people expected to participate in 2009.
The Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education, and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure® is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities.
Komen Race for the Cure® Strategy and Guiding Principals
•Draws attention to the urgency of the cause and the significance of early detection
•Involves active participation of civic, business and professional organizations
•Involves community-based organizations such as running clubs, health clubs, hospitals, schools, women's organizations, and uses them to communicate informaton about the event
•It features a family a family sporting event for all ages and athletic abilities
•It features a 5K Co-ed run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk
•It attracts elite runners, recreation and first time race participants, all supporting the Cause
•The Roanoke Race is produced by hard working and dedicated community volunteers
How the Race Funds are Used
A minimum of 25 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 75 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.
Race for the Cure® Milestones
•1983 First Race in Dallas, Texas with 800 runners.
•1986 First Race outside of Dallas held in Peoria, Illinois, the birthplace of Suzy Komen.
•1990 First co-ed Race in Wichita, Kansas. First National Race for the Cure in Washington, DC.
•1991 First pink ribbons distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors at the Komen New York City Race for the Cure.
•1995 Race events were held in 57 U.S. cities.
•1998 First Race event outside of the U.S. held in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains the largest registered 5k in the world.
•2000 First international Affiliate-hosted Komen Race for the Cure® in Rome, Italy. More than a million people crossed the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure Series in a single season.
•2002 More than 1.3 million people participated in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries.
•2008 Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series®.
Do You Want to Participate in the Race?
To express an intererst in entering the Race or forming a team please email the Race Chair . You need to include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. When Race Applications are available you will be notified and you can be one of the first to then sign up!
Roanoke's Race for the Cure to GO GREEN!
The Susan G. Komen Greater Roanoke Valley Race for the Cure will strive, with every recycled water bottle and donated pair of gently used running/walking shoes, to make our event an environmentally conscious one. Our goal is environmental, community and personal sustainability. Read more here.
Be A Sponsor
Be a part of the historic Greater Roanoke Valley First Race for the Cure. Being a sponsor has many benefits so check out the online brochure and sign up today.
Committee Members Are Needed
There is still time to volunteer and help in this historic and vitally important Race for the Cure. To Volunteer please call the Race Chair, Wendi Schultz, CFEE at 540-342-9797 .
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