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 Why Komen?
In today's world, there are literally dozens of breast cancer organization you can support. What sets Komen apart? In other words…WHY KOMEN?
To begin with, Komen Headquarters allows each affiliate to provide local support in the form of grants. Since our Affiliate's beginning in 1992, Komen Greater Fort Worth has awarded more than $17 million locally to pay for mammograms, education and treatment. We have provided $5 million in research dollars. Learn More>>>
 Volunteer Spotlight
An amazing woman joined our volunteer ranks this year. She has taught all of us many lessons about living life to the fullest no matter what comes your way. Roxanne Martinez is a thirty year old who was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall. Learn More>>>
 Register to become a volunteer!
3rd Party Event Spotlight
 A big THANK YOU to Bankston Chevrolet employees for donating $2500 to Komen Greater Fort Worth! The sales department wore pink for the entire month of April and donations were based on car sales.
Thanks also to the TCU Baseball team. They wore pink socks with their uniforms on May 14th to show their support for breast cancer awareness and presented Komen Greater Fort Worth with a check for $3,180! We wish them all good luck as they start on their journey to return to the College World Series. GOOD LUCK GUYS!
 Tim Halperin was there selling shirts, CDs, and taking pictures with his fans! Thanks Tim for all of your support!
See a full list of events benefitting Komen Greater Fort Worth.
Visit our CALENDAR of Special Events
 Grantee Spotlight
Tarrant County Public Health manages the Breast Cancer Screening Program with funding from the Komen Greater Fort Worth Affiliate. Using funds through the Komen grant, they are able to screen and detect breast cancer early for more than 700 medically underserved women in Tarrant, Hood, Johnson and Parker County. Breast self exam education, mammograms and diagnostic breast procedures are provided through the grant. Learn More>>>
Donor Recognition
Komen Greater Fort Worth is thankful for the donations received between January 31, 2011 and May 19, 2011. Please click here to see a full list of donors.
Make a donation today to honor someone you love.
Thank you for being part of the Komen Greater Fort Worth family!
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We appreciate our Race for the Cure® Thank You Party sponsors! On May 25th, we thanked our Race volunteers, sponsors, committee members and Pink Ribbon Honor Roll Top 50 fundraisers with a get together at Morrison Supply Company. THANK YOU to our donors who made this event a huge success!
Morrison Supply Co.
Bone Daddy's
Blue Mesa Grill
Coors Distributing
Company of Ft. Worth
Dr. Pepper
Dutch's
Ellerbe Fine Foods
Kroger
LangeTwins Winery
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ramian Estate
And a special thanks to Brandon Rook and Corrine DeFord!
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
The 2011 Survivor Luncheon is on Saturday, August 20th at the Fort Worth Omni Hotel. Sponsored by The Kupferle Health Board. Tickets will be available SOON.
Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®
This November 4-6
 Thousands of women and men will hit the streets for the Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure. Each participant raises a minimum of $2,300 and walks an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days. Last year, more than $7 million was raised at the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day for the Cure! You can get involved by walking, volunteering, donating or visiting a cheering station. To learn more, please visit www.The3Day.org.
Rally for the Cure®
Make an Impact locally by hosting a Rally for the Cure event. Be sure and designate Komen Greater Fort Worth!
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