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 Tarrant County News
On January 14, 2010 Susan G. Komen Tarrant County presented 11 local non-profit organizations with $1.495 million in grants, supporting 14 programs designed to provide funding for mammograms, education and treatment for uninsured and underinsured Tarrant County residents in need of breast health awareness or breast cancer services.
The 2nd annual Anamaria Diaz Shaw Komen Grants Award Breakfast was held at Ridglea Country Club with Joan Katz, co-founder of the Tarrant County Affiliate, as the keynote speaker. Representatives from grantee organizations accepted grant checks for the first half of their grant year programs. Visit our grantee web page for a list of grantees.
To date, Komen Tarrant County has raised more than $15 million locally for breast cancer education, treatment, prevention and research.
 Volunteer Spotlight
This month, our volunteer spotlight shines on Terry Wegemer. She has donated countless volunteer hours to Komen Tarrant County and worked on many significant projects. Terry serves on the Komen Tarrant County Board of Directors as treasurer. She is the Teams Chair for the 2010 Race for the Cure, providing information and support to those organizing teams for the Race. Terry was the Grants co-chair in 2006 and served as Grants Chair the following year.
Terry’s expertise and extensive knowledge led Komen headquarters to recruit her to review national grant requests. Her commitment to Komen Tarrant County and this community is evidenced every day by Terry’s dedication as a volunteer. We are proud of her work on the varied volunteer projects that make an impact on our organization and this community. Thank you, Terry, for your volunteer service and jobs incredibly well done!
Sign up to volunteer for us today!
3rd Party Event Spotlight
 We are so excited to have been presented a check from TCU from Frogs for the Cure for $26,656.68. TCU was creative in raising this money. They raised funds with everything from ticket and t-shirt sales, a yogurt eating contest to flocking peoples' yards in the community with pink flamingos.
 Thanks to Ann Louden and the Frogs for the Cure Committee for organizing such a successful event! For more information on this event please visit the Frogs for the Cure webpage. Another special THANK YOU goes to Guy Housewright for taking such great pictures of the event. Visit Guy's photo website for more pictures.
Donor Recognition
Make a donation today in honor somene you love.
Komen Tarrant County is thankful for the following donations received between December 16, 2009 and February 7, 2010.
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Aetna
Allegis Group Foundation
Ambit Energy
American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance
Arlington Fire Combat
Sandy Bailey
Stella Barber
Dawn Biery
Bimbo Bakeries
Lynn Bond
Campus Classics
Don Durham Elementary PTA
Cheryl Esser
Fast Back Ropes, Inc.
First Command Financial Services, Inc.
Fort Worth Duplicate Bridge
Kay Gerhardt
Global Impact
Jeffrey Groves
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Keller HS Cheerleaders
Sue King
Kimberly Knight
Thomas Linehan
Harriet Livathinos
Patricia Mansfield
John McBrearty
Tommy McBrearty
Jeri McClendon
Merrill Lynch
Karla Morton
Kathleen Neale
Nelle Lizzy
TL Nelson
PharMerica
Propane Bottle Service Company
Ron Rainey
Peggy Reeves
Cecelia Rollins
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Brenda Scoggins
Jack Stein
The Whitney Smith Company, Inc.
Wendy Torris
Brooke Ulrickson
UT Arlington Greek Life
Patricia Vermeire
Cynthia Weidman
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Amanda Wood
Anne Wright |
In Honor Of:
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Mary Jane and Bill Erskine
Stella Barber
Mandi Antonoff
Tim Evans
Caryn and Michael Barber
Stella Barber
Peggy Booher
Jesse Booher
Kimberely and Ian Davis
Stella Barber
Dale Fuller
Thomas Deas, Jr.
Dana McConnell
Valerie Adams
Natalie Phillips
Barbara Weinberg
Melinda Powell
Monica Irvin
Kim Price-Stephenson
Lake Hollow Home Owners Association
Melissa and Mike Sherman
Stella Barber |
In Memory Of:
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Shelia Killman
Ann Greenhill
Nedra Schell
Brenda Benjamin
Lillian Eldridge
Debra Ann Pressly
M. Whitaker
Donna Tillis
Barbara Weinberg
Charlene Cooper-Day
Jean Kirk
Bert Levey
Barbara Weinberg |
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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...
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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Upcoming Events Benefiting Komen Tarrant County:
February 1-28 - North Hills Hospital Facebook Charity Vote.
February 1-28 - Hollywood Nails & Spa
February 17 - TCU Frogs for the Cure Women's Baseball Clinic
July 30 - August 1 - City of White Settlement Softball Tournament
Visit our CALENDAR of Events |
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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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Your friend has been diagnosed with breast cancer and you wonder, how can I help? Here are ten simple things you can do to help:
1. Visit her at home or in the hospital with flowers, gifts, books, videos - whatever she likes to take her mind off her illness.
2. Offer to help with pets, bills, plants or any other concerns at her home.
3. Run errands or do shopping when she is undergoing treatment.
4. Prepare meals that can be frozen and warmed up later.
5. Offer your help in learning more about her disease. Help her make informed decisions.
6. Rally other friends to support her when you cannot.
7. Offer to keep a web journal or publish a weekly or monthly email to friends and family.
8. Be there for her, listen, hug, as often as she will let you.
9. Find local retailers for the products she will need.
10. Tell her a joke - lighten the mood. Make her smile or laugh whenever you can.
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Would you like to share your story with us? Tell us about your experience with breast cancer as a survivor, co-survivor, family member or friend. We are in search of stories to highlight in newsletters, emails and on our website. Who knows? We may be contacting you in the future for a feature story.
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