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Challenge the 2008 Presidential candidates to make breast cancer a priority in their campaigns.

Latest Information

State of Breast Cancer

Komen’s Recommendations
for Good Breast Health

Breast cancer knows no boundary be it age, gender, socio-economic status, or geographical location. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The key to survival is early detection.

Be Aware --- Take Action

Make these changes part of your life. You are the cure.

1. Annual mammography beginning at age 40
2. Clinical breast exams at least every three years beginning at age 20 and annually at age 40
3. Monthly breast self-examinations for all women beginning at age 20

For the latest information on breast cancer, please visit Susan G. Komen for the Cure's National Website.

Komen Breast Care Helpline
1-877-GO KOMEN
(1-877-465-6636)

Passionately Pink for the Cure

Passionately Pink for the Cure is a simple awareness and fundraising program that begins on October 1 of each year. It's a great way for you to show your support for the cause during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Passionately Pink for the Cure is an easy, creative program that will have everyone seeing pink everywhere you look - every day in October - encouraging millions of people nationwide to get involved in the promise for the cure.

Anyone can participate! Simply recruit your co-workers, religious or social group, school, friends and family members to join your group, and register your group. Pick your day (anytime during the month of October) to wear pink and make a $5 (or more) personal donation to Komen for the Cure. Registered groups receive a participation kit that includes posters to promote your day, participant booklets, breast health information and Passionately Pink for the Cure pins for your participants to wear to show their support for the cure!

For more information on how to participate in this National program, please visit www.passionatelypink.org. The WNY Affiliate of Komen for the Cure will received 25% of the net proceeds from local organizations participating in this event.