“Imagine Life Without Breast Cancer”- The Story of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
October 11, 2009 by Amy
Filed under Good Causes, Recent Posts
By now, most everyone knows that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This form of cancer was once considered “taboo” to discuss publicly, but thankfully more groups and advocates have pledged to bring awareness and fight this deadly disease over the years. One of the best known organizations is Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. This worldwide grassroots organization has raised awareness and millions of dollars in research.
“Imagine life without breast cancer” is a short film about Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, showing the global inspiration, the passion and the action behind the promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Susan G. Komen’s own story has inspired so many millions:
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.
Chances are, you have personally been affected by breast cancer in some way or another- perhaps you or a loved one is fighting the disease. Perhaps you want to become involved to celebrate survivors or to honor those who have lost their battle. There are numerous ways to contribute and I hope you are encouraged to involve yourself in the fight.
Visit their site to find ways you can contribute this year by raising funds and awareness by your participation in one of the many Susan G. Komen for the Cure® events happening all over the country.
