National Spotlight
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
2010 Bucks Bowl for the Cure®
The Bucks Bowl for the Cure will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010. The cost is $30 per bowler, and all bowlers will receive a 2010 Bowl for the Cure t-shirt, gift bag, and two upper level Bucks tickets to the Bowl for the Cure night on 3/3/10. Please click here to download the mail-in registration form, or for more information, please visit
http://nba.com/bucks/tickets/bowl.html. You may also contact Trish Rasberry at (414) 227-0835 or trasberry@bucks.com with any questions.
Racine Danish Kringle's Pink Ribbon Kringle
Known throughout our service area for their delectable Danish pastries, Racine Danish Kringle has chosen to partner with the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate to offer a special Pink Ribbon Kringle. A portion of the proceeds from their online, retail, and fundraising sales will benefit the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate. The special limited Kringle will be available in stores starting in September, and is currently available on their website, www.kringle.com.
Yoplait Save Lids Save Lives
In addition to supporting the Komen Race for the Cure, Yoplait will celebrate their 11th year in hosting the highly successful Save Lids to Save Lives® program, which takes place during September and October. For each pink lid mailed in by customers, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Komen with a guaranteed donation of $500,000 up $1.5 million. Consumers will be asked to save their pink Yoplait lids and send them in by December 31, 2009. For more information about the program, including the Save Lids to Save Lives mailing address, and/or to form an online team, visit
www.yourlidmatters.com.Ford Test Drive
The Ford Advantage Plan Test Drive is underway at Ford dealerships across the country. Now through December 31, Ford will donate $20 for every test drive of a new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle at dealerships across the country to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, up to $1 million. In addition, Ford dealers will have the option of matching these donations, up to $1,000 per dealership. More than 1,000 Ford dealers have opted into the dealer match program to date representing an additional $1 million in program revenue! Please visit
www.fordcares.com to and visit the Store page to print out a test drive certificate or for more information on the program.
GoodSearch.com
Start your online holiday 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.
"Some Days…" by Andy Koehn
Andy Koehn of West Bend, WI, wrote and published “Some Days…” in April of 2007 after his wife, Laura, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The book, initially written for their four children, carries a strong message that is applicable to all different walks of life. Andy will be donating ½ of the proceeds from his book sales to the Komen Milwaukee Affiliate now through October 2009. Please visit Andy's website to purchase your copy of “Some Days…” and to read Andy and Laura’s personal story.
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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