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Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
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.
Komen Milwaukee Events
Participate in an Event
Whether you are a golfer, a bowler, a chef or a runner, you can contribute to the fight against breast cancer 365 days a year. By participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® or another Komen event, you become part of a grassroots network that has changed the way the world talks about and treats breast cancer. You can make a difference as you celebrate survivorship, honor those who have lost their battle, and most importantly, raise funds and awareness for the fight against this life-threatening disease. There are many different ways to support Komen's mission.
There are many different ways to support Komen's mission
We offer a variety of events, from bowling to cooking to golfing and driving, in an effort to raise money for and awareness of our battle against breast cancer. There are opportunities to join the fight where you live, work and play.
Current and Upcoming Events and Offers
Milwaukee Fire Department
The pink Milwaukee Fire Department t-shirts were so popular in 2008 - raising over $27,000 for breast cancer - that the MFD redesigned the shirts to repeat the program in 2009! To date, the 2009 program has raised over $15,000 for the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate. If you’d like to purchase a pink Milwaukee Fire Department t-shirt, they are available for $10 each at the Local 215 Union Office at 5625 W Wisconsin Avenue.
Milwaukee Iron Arena Football
Milwaukee Iron Arena Football will host a breast cancer awareness evening in conjunction with their game against the Spokane Shock on Saturday, June 26th at 7pm. One-half of the ticket price will be donated to the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate when purchased using the promotional code “KOMEN”. Tickets are on sale now through the Milwaukee Iron ticket office, ranging from $11 to $38, by calling (262) 523-9206. Remember to mention the code “KOMEN” when purchasing your tickets.
F. Lynn Ertl Memorial Foundation - 3rd Annual Par-Tee
The F. Lynn Ertl Memorial Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Golf Par-Tee at Ironwood Golf Course on Saturday, June 19, 2010. The all-day event will feature a golf outing, dinner, and auction, with all proceeds earmarked for the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate. In two years, this outing has generated $13,000 for Komen. Please visit www.ertlfoundation.org to join in the fun or for more information.
GoodSearch.com
Start your online shopping here, at GoodSearch.com! Search for your favorite online store using GoodSearch’s search engine, and make sure to select Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Milwaukee Affiliate as your charity. Goodsearch makes a contribution when use their search site, and a percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1,300 top stores (from Amazon to Staples) will go toward the organization of your choice as selected from the GoodSearch website.
Ongoing Events and Offers
Passionately Pink for the Cure®Passionately Pink for the Cure is a fundraising and awareness program. It’s a simple but effective way for groups around the country to show their support for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
In just three years, Passionately Pink has raised more than $11 million to fund breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment programs, with more than $2.5 million going to participating Affiliates. We hope to raise $4.5 million in 2009 and have increased the Affiliates’ share to 75 percent of funds raised!
Anyone can participate in Passionately Pink for the Cure! Groups pick a day (or days), anytime throughout the year, to wear pink and make a donation to Komen for the Cure. Recruit companies, religious or social groups, schools, clubs, friends and family to go Passionately Pink for the Cure® and have them register at
http://www.passionatelypink.org/. Registered groups receive a participation kit that includes posters to promote their day, breast health information and Passionately Pink for the Cure pins for participants to wear to show their support for the cure.
Rally for the Cure®
Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program designed to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer through volunteered organized golf, tennis and social events. In partnership with Condé Nast Publications, Rally empowers people to support the mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure by spreading awareness in their community through an activity they are passionate about. Volunteer Ambassadors host and plan the events locally. For more information, please visit the Rally for the Cure website.
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