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Let's Race!
 The 20th Annual Komen Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure® is right around the corner - only 62 days away! Join us for our most important annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Funds from Race for the Cure help fund local support for the uninsured and the underinsured, as well as research to find the cures for breast cancer.
Register today or start your team and be part of the cure!
Komen Spotlight
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we do." - Confucius
Who did you think of just then when you read that quote? Your mother? Your sister? Your daughter? Your friend?
No matter what, your local Komen affiliate will continue to fund worthy programs here at home to educate, screen and treat the women and men who are uninsured or underinsured, and help breast cancer patients navigate the complex health care system. We will continue to fund research that will save lives and help us eradicate breast cancer.
Learn more about Komen Greater Fort Worth, Komen grants and Komen-funded research for breast cancer cures.
Grantee Spotlight
 The Greater Fort Worth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure hosted the 4th Annual Anamaria Diaz Shaw Komen Grants Award Breakfast on January 12th at Ridglea Country Club. Our Affiliate Founder, Joan Katz, was the keynote speaker and provided the history of the Affiliate from its inception. She described the evolution of the grants process, the programs that have been funded over the past 20 years and the incredible impact made by the volunteers who have supported our efforts in working as a community to provide breast health awareness and needed services to those in our Affiliate area. Joan reminded everyone of the importance of joining us at the 20th Anniversary Race for the Cure on April 14, 2012. Laura Mowrey, Senior Affiliate Relationship Manager at Komen Headquarters was a guest.
We are proud to announce that 12 programs from 11 local organizations received $900,000 in grants. Representatives from each grantee organization attended the announcement and checks were presented to fund the first half of each project. The grants will assist uninsured and underinsured women and men in the Greater Fort Worth Affiliate service area, which includes Tarrant, Parker, Johnson and Hood counties, funding vital breast cancer health education, breast cancer screening and treatment programs.
See our full list of grantees here.
Volunteer Spotlight
We have many incredible volunteers who represent Komen Greater Fort Worth at health fairs and special events throughout the year. Some volunteer often and others manage to give their valuable time to the Affiliate once or twice a year. The Affiliate counts on each volunteer advocate to get the Komen message to the community and we are blessed to have so many amazing women and men join the fight to find a cure. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year and look forward to the 20th Race for the Cure on April 14th, the impact of our volunteers is clear. We would not exist without the grassroots support of the volunteers who work diligently for the Greater Fort Worth Affiliate. In the last week of January, 44 volunteers managed our education table and Survivor Reception at the Stock Show Goes Pink and volunteered for the Concert for the Cure at Bass Hall. These amazing Komen advocates are invaluable and much appreciated! Thank you to each of you who offer your time to benefit our Affiliate.
3rd Party Event Spotlight
Fort Worth Stock Show Goes Pink!
 Thank you to everyone who came out Tuesday, January 24th to the Stock Show and Rodeo. Half of the ticket sales on that day alone genrated a $15,600 donation!
Our Pink Ribbon Rodeo Reception was another huge hit, thanks to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. We gave away great raffles to Survivors plus had great food and drinks. The night never got dull especially when the lights went out! Enjoy a few pictures from the reception.
Donor Recognition
Komen Greater Fort Worth is thankful for the donations received between December 31, 2011 and February 1, 2012. Make a donation today to honor someone you love.
General Donations
Mr. William Brackett
Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, Jr.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares
Ms. Kimberlee Evans
Fort Worth Regional Chapter Oncology Nursing Society
Fort Worth Republican Women - Pac
Ms. LaDonna Gardner
Mr. Matt Geren
Give With Liberty
Mrs. Ann Greenhill
Ms. Bonnie Heldman
Mr. M Brandon Pettke
Tellabs Giving
The Whitney Smith Company, Inc.
Truist
UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wersal
3rd Party Events
Ambit Energy
Azle Professional Firefighter's Association
Fast Back Ropes, Inc.
Flutissimo! Flute Choir
HEB ISD
Panera Bread Foundation
Powerhouse Gym Fitness Center
Re/Max Trinity
Ms. Danette Rizzardi
Russell Feed
Stark Heat and Air
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Truist
In Honor Of:
Mr. and Mrs. Burton Gilbert
Dr. and Mrs. Fred Spradley
Greater Fort Worth Affiliate Office and Volunteers
Mrs. Barbara Bradshaw
In Memory Of:
Ms. Rosario Calvillo
Raw Materials Corporation
Ms. Thelma Hurst
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ploutz
Ms. Brenda Leal
Raw Materials Corporation
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Saturday night's Concert for the Cure® was an event to remember! A special thank you to our co-chairs and founders Rozanne Rosenthal and Joan Katz. Tim Halperin opened for LeAnn Rimes and both performers were amazing! The evening raised over $340,000! This night would not have been possible without our sponsors and donors.
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The 20th Annual Komen Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure is Saturday, April 14, 2012. Registration is open!
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 9! Enjoy a women's evening out with TCU Baseball at the Women's Baseball Clinic!
Learn More and Register >>
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Join Susan G. Komen Marathon for the Cure for the 2012 Dallas Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon on March 25, 2012. Learn More>>
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Join "Bachelor of the Year" Mike Micallef for a special Bachelorette Circle on Monday, February 13th at Whiskey N Rye at the Omni Hotel Fort Worth.
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