2025 Komen Greater New York Race for the Cure

Valerie Bodner

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My Event: 2025 Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

My Story

This year, I registered for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I am a recent Breast Cancer survivor.

I am dedicated to Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever, and I need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.Your support helps us get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. Funds raised help support breakthrough research and provide assistance to those facing breast cancer who need our support. Whether it’s emotional support through Komen’s financial assistance program or navigation services to break down barriers to care, Komen will be there for them.

Will you please join me in this fight by making a donation today?

Val's Story:

After having my FIRST Mammogram in January 2023, there were 2 suspicious areas found that needed to be biopsied. I was diagnosed with Stage 0 Breast Cancer-Ductal carcinoma in SITU (DCIS). I had 5 additional biopsies, 2 lumpectomies, 16 rounds of radiation and began taking hormone blocker medication for prevention — I was ready to put this all behind me….

In March 2024, I had my next annual Mammogram and unfortunately Cancer was found in the same breast. The treatment plan was a Mastectomy because my breast tissue is dense and there were other suspicious areas. I had 4 opinions and the general consensus was to move forward with the Mastectomy to ensure that I did not develop invasive Breast Cancer.

In May 2024, I had a single Mastectomy, an expander put in and 2 reconstructive surgeries. It’s been a tough road but I am so grateful the Cancer was caught early. I am now Cancer Free and do not need to take preventative medications which caused bad side effects.

The Susan Komen support group has helped me tremendously throughout this ordeal as I was able to connect with so many woman that have gone through it.