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Breast Cancer News
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, with more than 190,000 women receiving a diagnosis of invasive disease annually and more than 40,000 dying of breast cancer each year. Worldwide, more than 1 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 500,000 die from it each year. Over the past two decades, there have been modest but real decreases in breast cancer mortality that have been attributed to improvements in early detection and treatment.
At this time, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recommends mammograms every year beginning at age 40, a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years between ages 20-39, and every year beginning at age 40.
Volunteer Spotlight
The first day Debbie Litke walked into our office, she became an activist for Komen Tarrant County. It would be impossible to list all the education events in which she has participated. She is one of the first to respond to any request for help, whether it is volunteering at an event, stuffing packets for Pink Sunday, checking in guests at a function honoring our Survivors, or simply offering her time and talents taking care of office needs.
Debbie is a perfect example of someone who gives back and truly makes a difference. Komen Tarrant County is fortunate to have Debbie Litke as part of our organization. Thank you Debbie!
Sign up to volunteer for us today!
 Komen Organization Benefits from New Event
Where can you combine the challenge of an endurance event and your passion for ending breast cancer forever? Join us at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon benefitting the Metroplex Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®! Walkers and runners of all abilities are welcome!
Each Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon participant can run or walk in support of Susan G. Komen! If you know someone who is registered but hasn't committed to fundraise, make sure they know they can join Marathon for the Cure, our fundraising program! Participants receive additional event weekend VIP treatment!
To learn more or register, visit www.marathonforthecure.org or email marathon@komen.org with any questions.
Donor Recognition
Make a donation today in honor a woman you love. Komen Tarrant County is thankful for the following donations received between October 1 and December 15, 2009.
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Aaron's Automotive
Academy at Carrie F. Thomas School
Ruth Allen
Ambit Energy
American Assoc. of Osteopathic Women Phys.
Attitudes Footwear
Benny Askew
Donna Atwood
James Aughenbaugh
Bacacita
David Barnes
Bruce Batten
Sheila & Joe Bob Brewster
Homer Brockner
Carroll Independent School District
Shelley Carstens
Central High School
Colleyville Hertiage High School
Diamond Oaks Ladies Golf Tournament
Pam Drenner
Sandra Edmonds
Stanley Eisenman's Fine Shoes
Jimmy Farmer
Linda Fisher
Fort Worth Republican Women - Pac
The French Knot
Galderma Laboratories
Suzanne Gibson
Global Impact
Gold's Gym - Arlington
Grieser Group
Holson 5 Well Service
Bob G. Isbell Operating
Joshua ISD
Keller High School
Kenneth LaMere
Lloyd Enterprises
William Look
Nancy Martin
Mary Louise Phillips School
William Maxwell
Memory Maker Travels
National Weather Service
On the Border - Bryant Irvin
Panera Bread
Gary Pevey
Pickens Snodgrass Koch
Karin Pinion
Premier Nationwide Lending
Quilter's Guild Of Arlington
Sandra Raesz
Joan Rivers
Rodger's Candle Company
William Russell
Darrell Shortes
Tracy Steffgen
Lynda Stockton
Rozalind Stone
Sabrina Swedlund
John Thompson Construction Co.
Sally Thompson
Sanford, Baumeister & Frazier
Shelia Tonner
Sotogrando Bridge Club of Euless
South Hills High School
Southwest Christian School
Stein Mart
Rice Tilley
Tolar High School
TTI, Inc
Ronnie Verhalen
Jackie West
Women's Council of Realtors
Woodhaven National Bank |
In Honor Of:
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Peggy Booher
Jesse Booher
Cleo Tapp
Renee Walter
DFW Area Teachers
Kyle Warren
Eva's 60th Birthday
Rita Keiser
Mary Patton
Sally King
Carole Petty
Kay Campbell |
In Memory Of:
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Lou Bernell
Cynthia and Burton Gilbert
Constance Cantrell
Ruby Beard
Catherine Davies
Walter Davies III
Patricia Drew
Herbert Drew
Rachel Ruth Galvan
Rebecca Alcaraz
Allan Graham
William Read
Joy D. Grantham
Texas Capital Bank
Dorothy Kemble
Janet Hardin
Jan Rice
James Lovett
Kent Riley and Grandson
Cynthia and Burton Gilbert
Marguerite Walling
Janet Hardin
Paula Williams
Carolyn Churchwell |
We wish everyone in our Komen family the happiest of holiday seasons and a joyful 2010.
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Why Komen?
Because 75% of net proceeds remain in Tarrant County to fund programs that focus on education, screening and treatment.
25% of net funds go directly to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program. Through these efforts, the organization has supported major advances in breast cancer research over the past 25 years.
Make a tax-deductible donation today.
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Save the Date...
Tuesday, January 26 is the date for the 2010 Pink Ribbon Roundup at the Fort Worth Stock Show Goes Pink. Survivors, RSVP today!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 is the date for the 18th annual Komen Tarrant County Race for the Cure® in Sundance Square, Downtown Fort Worth. Mark your calendars now and register today!
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 is the date for the next Komen Tarrant County Survivor Luncheon! Special hotel packages available - stay tuned. Mark your calendars! |
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Want to make a difference in our community?
Contact Ruby Sellers in our Tarrant County office if you have a fundraising idea and would like to host your own event to benefit Komen Tarrant County.
Have a Big Heart?
We always need enthusiastic and supportive volunteers with big hearts to make events even better! Sign up online to volunteer and show how much you care!
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 Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, has received Charity Navigator’s highest rating of four stars for the third year in a row. Only 12 percent of the approximately 5,400 charities that Charity Navigator evaluates has received this rating.
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