My Storya
This year, I joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk when I learned that a very old and very dear friend of mine had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
I would love to honor her by dedicating this page to her by name as she courageously struggles against this awful disease, but that would not be in accord with her wishes. That said, I'm going to dedicate it to her anyway, and just say that she knows who she is.
This is the first time I've ever done something like this on a purely personal level, although about 15 years ago I worked for a wonderful company that participated en masse in The Race for the Cure, so I'm not a complete stranger to the Komen Foundation and its mission.
Truth be told, I feel rather awkward posting this on Facebook. I certainly don't want any of my Facebook friends to feel in any way pressured to support my fundraising efforts. I'll just say that it's a good cause, and that to the extent anyone feels moved to support it via my fundraising page (or any other channel), they can be assured not only of my gratitude, but that of the many breast cancer patients who will benefit from their kindness and generosity.
Apart from the very last line, the balance of this message is taken directly from Komen-provided materials, on the theory that they can describe what they do better than some paraphrase of my own.
Funds raised help support breakthrough research and provide assistance to those facing breast cancer today who need our support. Whether it?s emotional support via Komen?s helpline, financial support through Komen?s financial assistance program, or navigation services to break down barriers to care, Komen will be there for them.
Ending breast cancer needs all of us, and your generosity can make a real difference. Together, let?s show breast cancer patients there?s a whole community standing by their side.
Thank you, and God bless and keep you all!
