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2 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure | April 2018 Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette Susan G. Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $956 million in research and provided more than $2.1 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 60 countries worldwide. Susan G. Komen has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer over the past 30 years — transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. Komen Ozark is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Komen Ozark Race for the Cure ® , Komen Ozark has invested $11 million in community breast health programs in 10 counties and has helped contribute nearly $3.75 million invested globally in research. The Community Grants program is designed to make systemic, lasting change in our community. Komen Ozark is proud to have invested $11 million locally since 1999. The funding cycle runs from April 1 – March 31 every year. The Susan G. Komen Promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. Why do we fundraise for breast cancer cures? • Because 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. • Because every 19 seconds, somewhere in the world, a case of breast cancer is diagnosed in a woman. • Because every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer; every 13 minutes, one woman in the U.S. will lose her life to breast cancer. • Because breast cancer knows no boundaries. It affects people of every age, gender, socio-economic status and location. • Because at the current rate, 13 million breast cancer deaths will occur around the world in the next 25 years. • Because it's time to go beyond breast cancer awareness. It's time to take action! The heart of this event is you, our participants – and we need your help to make the biggest impact possible against this disease. Remember, your registration fee helps gets you to the start line, but your fundraising dollars will help us find a cure. Your support will fund breast cancer screening, treatment and education programs that save lives in our community! Here are a few things to know and share with everyone… • Up to 75% of Komen's net revenue is used to support local community based education, screening and treatment programs. The remaining 25% of the net income supports the Susan G. Komen® Grants Program. • All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. You likely already have friends, coworkers and family members who are passionate supporters of the breast cancer cause. Race for the Cure ® is your chance to take action and show that you are all More Than Pink ™ ! Form a team in honor or in memory of someone you know who has been impacted by breast cancer, or simply to help make a difference—together. NWA Democrat-Gazette/BEN GOFF @NWABENGOFF Breast cancer survivors take part in the survivors parade on Saturday April 30, 2016 during the annual Susan G. Komen Ozark Race for the Cure at Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall in Rogers. Cancer survivors walk in the survivor parade during the 2017 Susan G. Komen Ozark Race for the Cure at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. Photo courtesy of Ben Goff NWA Democrat-Gazette.