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Thank you all for making our Race for the Cure 2010 so very successful with a 40% increase in registrations to 3800+ and a gross income over $350,000. It's not too late to make a donation to the 2010 Race for the Cure.
In the News-Harris Interactive Survey Promotions
The 2010 rankings of nonprofit organizations from global market research firm Harris Interactive ranked Komen for the Cure as the number one most valuable nonprofit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate to. Komen also ranked second among the most trusted nonprofit organizations in America (behind St. Jude Research Hospital). The rankings examined 1,151 organizations.
Read more on komen.org.
Recent Mammography guidelines released are causing confusion.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure continues to recommend annual mammography beginning at age 40 for women of average risk and earlier for women with known risks for breast cancer. And our primary focus is providing more access to screening for all women.
For more information and our reaction to the new guidelines released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, please click here.
NEW! The powerful and inspiring book, Promise Me, by Nancy G. Brinker will be released this fall. This special offer to Komen supporters for a free limited edition signed copy is only good March 22 - Sept. 13 or while supplies last. Books can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com, BN.com and Borders.com and other online or brick and mortar retailers across the U.S.
Banking on a promise
Haven’t you always wanted to show the Southwest Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ribbon wherever you go? Well, now is your chance. Learn how Bank of America is supporting our promise with uniquely designed credit cards, debit cards and checks.
Charity Rating
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has received the highest 4-Star Charity Rating (Exceptional) from Charity Navigator (an independent on-line charity evaluator that helps individuals make informed giving decisions) for the third year in a row. Only 12% of charities have met this achievement.
New Pink Products Available Now!
Our Shop for the Cure online store is always open! Awareness is in style with our new T-shirts, backpacks, keychains and more. Buy for yourself or give a gift to someone special in your life.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has received the highest 4-Star Charity Rating (Exceptional) from Charity Navigator (an independent on-line charity evaluator that helps individuals make informed giving decisions) for the third year in a row. Only 12% of charities have met this achievement. 