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A program called Youth Corps allows children ages 10–16 who have been affected by breast cancer to get involved, by providing the walkers with a youthful, energetic helping hand. The Komen 3-Day supports its participants before the event by providing coaches, training assistance, fundraising advice and a personal fundraising webpage.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is Komen's main fundraising event and the world's largest funding event for breast cancer. [27] It consists of a series of 5K runs and fitness walks to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The first race was run in Dallas, Texas in 1983, with 800 participants. [28]
Lee National Denim Day is a fundraiser created by Lee Jeans [1] to support the women's cancer programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. [2] Every year, people are asked to donate the money they would spend on a pair of jeans to support breast cancer research and wellness programs. The beneficiary of the program is the American Cancer ...
Donofree continues: “But I didn’t want to abandon the use of pink altogether, because breast cancer research and awareness saves lives. If we can impact research and find more ways to treat ...
Since its inception, MOMbies has seen their videos go viral, reaching millions and raising over $180,000 for metastatic breast cancer research as of 2023. [21] Their annual Halloween performances have evolved, featuring new music and choreography, and engaging various segments of the community, including Fairfield University students and local ...
Aug. 20—Keller Williams Platinum Realty in Spring Township was proud to support the second Miles for Maria on Aug. 13, which included a 5K run and 1-mile fun run. The event is held in honor of ...
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Komen is the largest and best funded organization, with highly visible fundraisers. National Breast Cancer Coalition: This large umbrella organization played key roles in several prominent pieces of American legislation, such as the creation of the United States Department of Defense's Breast Cancer Research Program ...
Two Des Moines-based nurse anesthetists and Swifties fighting breast cancer got the trip of a lifetime, thanks to the support of their co-workers. 'In My Cancer Warrior Era': How two Iowa nurses ...