Karen Martin was a 31-year-old wife, mother, sister, daughter, and educator. She lived a healthy lifestyle full of hiking, outdoor activities and spending time with her daughters Carmen and Cali. She went to the doctor for her yearly exam in October 1981 and heard the news no one wants to hear. Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer and after further examination they discovered it was at the second stage. Karen battled this disease for three years until she had to tell her daughters goodbye too soon.
Susan G. Komen is an organization that helps turn patients into survivors. It was founded with a promise when Susan’s sister promised her that she would try her hardest to end breast cancer forever. Susan G. Komen addresses breast cancer in many ways with research, education, community health programs, global outreach, and treatment options. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second-most common cancer overall. We need your help in ending the disease forever.
When we started our organization thirty years ago, little research existed behind breast cancer. We have made great strides in research, treatment, and education and currently have over three million survivors, but we are still working on a cure. You can support us in building awareness and providing support in many ways such as …show more content…
One way you can become part of the pink nation is by joining us at the Race for the Cure on October 25th in Des Moines. Over 15,000 participants will come together downtown and stand up against breast cancer. Events will include live music, a walk/run, volleyball, horseshoes, and desserts from Scratch Cupcakes. Join us next Saturday by filling out the attached registration form and sending it back. If participating is not for you, events are only possible with the dedication of our volunteers. The volunteers assist at registration tables, survivor tents, and kids’
Susan G. Komen is an organization that helps turn patients into survivors. It was founded with a promise when Susan’s sister promised her that she would try her hardest to end breast cancer forever. Susan G. Komen addresses breast cancer in many ways with research, education, community health programs, global outreach, and treatment options. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second-most common cancer overall. We need your help in ending the disease forever.
When we started our organization thirty years ago, little research existed behind breast cancer. We have made great strides in research, treatment, and education and currently have over three million survivors, but we are still working on a cure. You can support us in building awareness and providing support in many ways such as …show more content…
One way you can become part of the pink nation is by joining us at the Race for the Cure on October 25th in Des Moines. Over 15,000 participants will come together downtown and stand up against breast cancer. Events will include live music, a walk/run, volleyball, horseshoes, and desserts from Scratch Cupcakes. Join us next Saturday by filling out the attached registration form and sending it back. If participating is not for you, events are only possible with the dedication of our volunteers. The volunteers assist at registration tables, survivor tents, and kids’