Sleep In for the Cure Pink Pajama Party
Komen Northeast Ohio recognizes that many of our supporters may not want to get up early or make the drive to Cleveland to attend the annual Race for the Cure. This year, we are teaming up with one of our local grant recipients to host a pre-Race event that will allow you to show your pink pride - without the early wake-up call!
On Friday, September 10th, Akron General will be hosting a Sleep In for the Cure Pink Pajama Party from 6 to 9 pm. This event will serve as the official kick-off to Race for the Cure weekend as well as allow supporters to be a part of the largest breast cancer event in Northeast Ohio while still “sleeping in” on race day. Wear your pink jammies, fuzzy slippers and grab that pink snuggie for a pinkalicous good time as we kick off Race weekend. For more information, click here.
The Sleep in for the Cure Pink Pajama Party is sponsored by:
Clifford Norton Studio's
4th Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Party
Join fellow survivors at the 4th Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Party. Michael will create a fabulous portrait of you which will be included in the huge Survivor banner displayed at the Race for the Cure on September 11. Your portrait will also be available online to share with family and friends. Refreshments will be served.
When: August 19, 4pm-7pm
Where: Clifford Norton Studio, 26801 Miles Road, Warrensville Heights, OH
Register: By August 13th online at www.cliffordnorton.com/komen or at 216-378-8000. Register early. Only the first 150 survivors to call will be assured of a time slot.
Join fellow survivors for a great time filled with good conversation and great food.
Save the Date for Komen's "Lunch and Learns"
Komen NEO presents 3 area brown bag “Lunch and Learns” to kickoff the 2011-2012 grant cycle. Aimed at new applicants, these sessions will provide information on on how to apply to Komen for a Community Grant. The Lunch and Learns will take place on:
August 3rd at Samaritan Hospital, 12 p.m.--1:30 p.m.
August 4th at Humility of Mary Health Partners, 12 p.m.--1:30 p.m.
August 5th at Komen Northeast Ohio Office, 9 a.m.--10:30 a.m.
For more info contact Misti Parsley at missionintern@komenneohio.org
To learn more about Komen Northeast Ohio's Grant Program click here.
To view the 'Save the Date' flyer click here.
For Directions:
Komen Northeast Ohio Office
Humility of Mary Health Partners
Samaritan Hospital, Main Campus
Nancy G. Brinker's Memoir "Promise Me"
Available this September, Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer is the inspiring memoir by Nancy G. Brinker founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement.
Promise Me is the story of how that vow between two sisters launched Nancy on a thirty-year-long mission to change the way the world thought of, spoke of, and treated breast cancer.
Pre-order your copy of Promise Me by September 13th from any U.S.-based online retailer, and receive a free limited edition signed copy of the book for your sister—or anyone you nominate to receive this gift. To learn more go to www.promisemebynancygbrinker.com.
Komen Introduces 2010 Class of Pink Tie Guys
The 2010 Komen Northeast Ohio Pink Tie Guys (from left to right): Fred Nance, Wayne Dawson, Steve Murray, Lee Giller, Joshua Cribbs, Senator Kirk Schuring, and Bill Koehler. (Not pictured is Dr. Joseph Baar.)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Northeast Ohio Affiliate introduced its 2010 class of Pink Tie Guys at the organization’s annual Power of a Promise event held May 12th. These eight regional executives and celebrities have agreed to serve as Ambassadors for breast health throughout the coming year. By simply wearing the Komen pink ribbon tie at community events, the men hope to spark conversations about the important message of early detection: the best protection against deadly late stage breast cancer. This initiative is also aimed at engaging more men in the breast cancer movement, empowering them to be involved in women’s health issues and raising awareness that men can have breast cancer as well.
The eight men were selected to represent the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year’s class includes: Joshua Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns, Fred Nance of Squires Sanders, State Senator Kirk Schuring, Bill Koehler of KeyBank; Lee Giller of B. Berger Inc.; Steve Murray of University Schools; Wayne Dawson of Fox 8; Dr. Joseph Baar of University Hospital Case Western Medical Center. Giller is a male breast cancer survivor and a strong advocate for Komen for the Cure.
Komen Northeast Ohio anticipates the great impact this year’s class will have in spreading the word about breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Northeast Ohio Affiliate Of Susan G. Komen For the Cure® Honored As
Affiliate Of The Year Among 122 Nationwide
DALLAS, TEXAS – The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was honored as the “Affiliate of the Year” by the global breast cancer organization. The award was presented in front of hundreds of staff, board members and volunteers from the 122 affiliates nationwide at Komen’s Annual Affiliate Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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About Komen
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. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. 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 more than $1 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. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.