Thursday, June 07, 2007
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Detroit
Most of the (three, maybe four) people who look at this blog have probably already received solicitation emails, but it doesn't hurt to ask more than once.
Please consider sponsoring me in this year's Race for the Cure.
Few people know that Susan G. Komen, for whom the foundation was named, died of breast cancer at age 36. She listened to her doctors, didn't think to go to a research center, was pronounced "cured," and then found out (horribly) that her doctors were mistaken.
Sound familiar?
Susan G. Komen was treated for her recurrent cancer in a time when the medications I am on didn't exist. Perhaps with more advanced treatment, she could have survived. The drugs I am on now didn't exist just a few years ago, and I hope that even better treatments come along in the near future.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the cure is dedicated to supporting "the eradication of breast cancer as a life-threatening disease." I'd like to see that shortened to "the eradication of breast cancer." Neither will happen without awareness, better screening, patient advocacy and research, all of which are causes supported by Race for the Cure.
You can support it, too.
A year and a half ago, I wasn't sure I'd ever be walking without assistance, and I am happy to be participating in the Race for the Cure for the second time since then.
I also have very selfish reasons for asking for donations: If I raise enough money, I get a hat. Brian took the hat I got last year so I need another one.
Please consider sponsoring me in this year's Race for the Cure.
Few people know that Susan G. Komen, for whom the foundation was named, died of breast cancer at age 36. She listened to her doctors, didn't think to go to a research center, was pronounced "cured," and then found out (horribly) that her doctors were mistaken.
Sound familiar?
Susan G. Komen was treated for her recurrent cancer in a time when the medications I am on didn't exist. Perhaps with more advanced treatment, she could have survived. The drugs I am on now didn't exist just a few years ago, and I hope that even better treatments come along in the near future.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the cure is dedicated to supporting "the eradication of breast cancer as a life-threatening disease." I'd like to see that shortened to "the eradication of breast cancer." Neither will happen without awareness, better screening, patient advocacy and research, all of which are causes supported by Race for the Cure.
You can support it, too.
A year and a half ago, I wasn't sure I'd ever be walking without assistance, and I am happy to be participating in the Race for the Cure for the second time since then.
I also have very selfish reasons for asking for donations: If I raise enough money, I get a hat. Brian took the hat I got last year so I need another one.
Labels: awareness, Brian, Race for the Cure
