It is estimated that in 2012, there will be 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women. That number is absolutely insane to me. It is also estimated that 39,510 women will die of breast cancer in 2012. Those numbers right there are why I am so passionate about the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The Susan G. Komen foundation began with the dream of a sister. Nancy's sister, Susan G. Komen, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Below is the exact "about us" taken from their website.
"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 $1.9 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 the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 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. "
WOW! The line about Nancy promising her sister that she would do everything she could to end breast cancer forever makes me cry every time I read it. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is so inspiring. My grandma was the first person to tell me about this Foundation and I am happy she did. They are changing lives and creating more hope for everyone affected by breast cancer.
The money donated to the foundation goes to advancing research, education, screening and treatment for breast cancer. When the Susan G. Komen Foundation started 25 years ago, "the five-year survival rate was just 74 percent when breast cancer was diagnosed before it spread beyond the breast. Today, that survival rate is 98 percent."
That is crazy! They are doing amazing things and I am so happy to join them in the fight for a cure.
The Susan G. Komen foundation began with the dream of a sister. Nancy's sister, Susan G. Komen, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Below is the exact "about us" taken from their website.
"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 $1.9 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 the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 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. "
WOW! The line about Nancy promising her sister that she would do everything she could to end breast cancer forever makes me cry every time I read it. The Susan G. Komen Foundation is so inspiring. My grandma was the first person to tell me about this Foundation and I am happy she did. They are changing lives and creating more hope for everyone affected by breast cancer.
The money donated to the foundation goes to advancing research, education, screening and treatment for breast cancer. When the Susan G. Komen Foundation started 25 years ago, "the five-year survival rate was just 74 percent when breast cancer was diagnosed before it spread beyond the breast. Today, that survival rate is 98 percent."
That is crazy! They are doing amazing things and I am so happy to join them in the fight for a cure.
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