Komen San Diego to Host Race for the Cure® Komen Power Team Presentations June 17 and June 26

San Diego, CA, June 09, 2010 -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is gearing up for San Diego’s 14th Annual Race for the Cure® in November with the Komen Power Team Presentations on Thursday, June 17 or Saturday, June 26.

Whether you are new to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or an old pro, your journey begins here. This Race for the Cure team workshop will provide you with all the information and inspiration you need to make a difference in San Diego!

WHEN: Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. OR Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: The United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123 (Kearny Mesa)

This free event is open to the public and participants will enjoy breakfast hosted by Panera Bread while being inspired to take the first step in the fight against breast cancer. I AM THE CURE cheerleaders will greet guests as they arrive, and motivational speakers, a reading from “Promise Me” by Nancy Brinker, Komen’s founder, fun games and prizes, and an inspirational performance by a local choir are sure to energize everybody’s morning. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up to volunteer and register for the November 7, 2010 Race.

Please RSVP by E-mailing Laura@sdkomen.org.

Why is the Race for the Cure so important to San Diego County?
Since launching the breast cancer movement more than 30 years ago, Komen for the Cure has transformed the culture – bringing breast cancer out of the closet – changing the way the world talks about and treats this devastating disease. During the journey, it was often controversial and considered inappropriate to discuss diseases of the breast openly. We’ve come a long way – but we face new challenges. Here in San Diego County, many underserved women find breast cancer at a later and more aggressive stage and have a higher mortality rate. Still others have lost their jobs and can’t afford medical insurance. All of this is compounded by the California state budget crisis which forced the closure of the only free mammogram program open to women in this state. So, we’re doubling our efforts here at Komen San Diego to do what we can to raise additional funds. We raise funds primarily through the Race for the Cure.
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