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Monthly eNewsletter
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September 2017
In This Issue
Mission Moment Komen North Texas Updates Local Partnerships National Partnerships Volunteer Opportunities
Mission Moment
Fast Fact
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While data shows that breast cancer incidence rates tend to be lower for Hispanic/Latina women compared to white women, Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage than white women. Learn more. |
Research Spotlight
On Tuesday, Komen announced $31 million in 2017 funding for 98 new breast cancer research grants, with a focus on aggressive and metastatic cancers. Texas researchers received nearly $3.5 million of that funding. Learn more.
This October, Be More Than Pink®
There are lots of great ways to join Komen North Texas and show that you're More Than Pink® this October (and year-round!). Whether you advocate, donate, or participate, you can make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer. Consider hosting your own fundraising event, inviting Komen North Texas to host a breast health lunch and learn at your office, or signing up for the Wichita Falls Race for the Cure. No step is too small in the fight against breast cancer. Remember - it all adds up!
Komen North Texas Updates
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Wichita Falls Race for the Cure® Registration Open
The Race will be on Saturday, October 14th at the MPEC in downtown Wichita Falls. Once you get registered, keep an eye on your email - we'll be sending you special information about fundraising incentives and awards! Register here.
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We Want to Hear Your Story
Breast cancer affects us all. Whether you're a survivor, co-survivor, Race supporter, or just eager to end breast cancer - we want to hear from you! Sharing your story can be healing for you while offering hope to others. Submit your story here, and it may appear in an upcoming email or even on our website.
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Local Partnerships
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The Woodhouse Day Spa Plano
This October, The Woodhouse Day Spa Plano is donating 10% of their seasonal services to Komen North Texas. You can learn more here.
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Free Mammograms at Texas Health Plano
The Sue A. de Mille Women's Diagnostic Center at Texas Health Plano is offering fully funded screening mammograms to women without insurance who qualify. For free screening dates and eligibility requirements, click here.
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National Partnerships
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Wacoal Fit for the Cure®
This year marks the 17th anniversary of Wacoal’s Fit for the Cure® program benefiting Susan G. Komen®! For every woman who gets a professional bra fitting at an event, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen (no purchase is necessary). Wacoal will also donate $2 to Komen for every Wacoal bra, shapewear item or b.tempt’d bra purchased at these events with a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 in 2017. Learn more.
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Be Bold. Be Fearless. For Just One Day.
Because every action - big or small - makes a difference in our fight, even if you can't walk all 60 miles of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, you can have an impact. Walk for one day, 20 miles and join the people who are ending breast cancer. Learn more.
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Bank of America Pink Ribbon Banking
For each new Pink Ribbon credit card benefiting Susan G. Komen opened, Komen receives a minimum of $3 and 0.08% of all net retail purchases made with the card. For example, 8 cents for every $100. Komen also receives $3 for each renewal of a card that was in good standing during the 12 month period and does not have a zero balance at the time of the renewal. For more information, click here.
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Allen Premium Outlets
From Sept. 29 - Oct. 31, Simon is offering customers the opportunity to receive a discount card valid at participating stores by making a $10 donation to Komen. Donate now to #ShopSupportSave at Allen Premium Outlets. From Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2018, Simon is proud to support Komen and, with the help of generous individuals like you, will guarantee a contribution of at least $1 million for each of 2017 and 2018 in connection with its various fundraising initiatives.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Wichita Falls Race for the Cure Volunteers Needed
Sign-ups are open for volunteers for the Wichita Falls Race for the Cure! Whether you're volunteering as an individual or a group, we need your help. View the volunteer assignments and sign up here.
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Calling All Crafters
If you love scrapbooking, decoupage, hot glue, and paint, you'd love the Elizabeth's Garden Committee! We're looking for individuals to help us decorate tulips and butterflies that are purchased and then placed in Elizabeth's Garden on Race day. For examples of last year's tulips and butterflies, click here. If you're interested in joining, please email volunteer@komennorthtexas.org.
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