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.           

   Komen's 2009 Pink Tie Guys

The 2009 Komen Northeast Ohio Pink Tie Guys (from left to right) Ron Roseman, Eugene Miller, John Ertz, Bob McCormick, Kurt Nygaard, Jon Trainor, Mark Nolon. (Not pictured is Dr. Stan Gerson.)