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every minute of every day to finish what we started and achieve our vision of a world

without breast cancer.

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In 2008, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over one million participants since 2005. The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

They had all of the survivors up on a stage and as I stood in the grass watching, I stood in awe of all the women (and men) that were on that stage, brave enough to fight this monster that plagues us.

Grace, 49

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Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

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Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without the usual controls on cell death and cell division.

Know your family history of breast cancer.

All women are at risk for breast cancer. The two most important factors for breast cancer are being female and getting older.

Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer.

Rare cases of breast cancer occur in men and young women. In fact, only five percent of all breast cancers occur in women under age 40.

Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk.Until more is known about breast cancer, early

detection and effective treatment offer the best defense against breast cancer mortality. Have a mammogram every year starting

at age 40 if you are at average risk. With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can be successfully treated.

Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40.

Know your risks and family history, get screened, know what is normal for your body, and make healthy lifestyle choices. Know how your breasts look and feel,

and report changes to your health care provider right away.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Add exercise into your routine.

Limit alcohol intake.

One in eight women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer – a devastating disease with physical, emotional, psychological and financial pain that can last a lifetime.

Around 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer – and more than 1 million could die – over the next 25 years.

An estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer – and 10 million could die – over the next 25 years.

Imagine life without breast cancer - where your mother, daughter, sister or friend doesn’t have to worry if she will be the one-in-eight women diagnosed with the disease.