Thank you
Annual Affiliate Sponsors
 Tyler Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Funds Community Outreach Programs
March 26, 2009
The Tyler Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded grants totaling $265,000 to support Smith County's breast health education and breast cancer screening programs.
The Komen Tyler Affiliate’s local fundraising efforts, along with the Komen Tyler Race for the Cure®, have enabled it to fund several projects for 2009. The largest grant, $225,250, was awarded to the Northeast Texas Public Health District“ Breast Health and Screening Initiative” to pay for breast diagnostic services for women who can’t afford them. East Texas Medical Center received a $5,000 grant for their second annual Pink Ribbon Getaway. The retreat is held in October and presents topics and speakers for breast cancer survivors. Trinity Mother Frances Health System received a $16,310 grant for “A Hopeful Journey” program which provides rehabilitation products, training sessions for breast self exams and programs for the Hispanic population. Trinity Clinic Medical Genetics received a $7,940 grant to provide genetic testing and evaluation for high risk breast cancer patients while Cancer Foundation for Life received a $10,500 grant for a conditioning program for breast cancer survivors through education, exercise and treatment.
“In order to ensure our funds are making the greatest impact, the Komen Tyler Affiliate works with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments,” said Karen Durham, Komen Tyler Affiliate Grants Chairman and board member.
Up to 75 percent of funds raised by a Komen Affiliate remains in the community to fund local breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. Remaining income supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research and educational and scientific programs around the world.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest private funder of community-based breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. Together with its affiliate network, corporate partners and generous donors, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has raised over a billion dollars for the fight against breast cancer.
The 2009 Komen Tyler Race for the Cure will be held at Bergfeld Park on May 9.
To register for the race or for more information on breast health visit www.komentyler.org
To make a donation to
If you wish to make a donation to the Komen Tyler Affiliate, please send your donation, made payable to the Komen Tyler Affiliate, to:
Komen Tyler Affiliate
PO Box 6217
Tyler, TX 75711
(903) 561-6992
email: info@komentyler.org
Memorials and Honorariums
Komen Tyler's memorial and honorarium program allows donors to remember a loved one's life, celebrate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc.) or recognized the courage of a friend or relative who is fighting breast cancer by making a donation in the person's name. A personalized tribute card is sent to the person or family indicated, notifying them of the thoughtful donation but not revealing the amount. Each gift is
tax-deductible to the extent of the law, and each donor receives an acknowledgement for the donation.
Mail to:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tyler Affiliate
P.O. Box 6217
Tyler, Texas 75711
Please be sure to include:
1. Your name and address
2. The purpose of the donation (In honor, in celebration, in memory)
3. The name and address of the person to who you would like the gift acknowledgement sent
Don’t forget to contact your company’s Human Resources Department to see if your employer has a matching gift program. These additional dollars will help advance breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the luncheon a success!
 Annual Survivor Celebration
Garden of Hope!
Luncheon Sponsors
Tyler Junior College
Elliott's Jewelers
Celebrations- Flowers and Gifts
Nick Paint Contractors
In-kind Donors
Don's TV and Appliance
Brighton
Cookie Bouquet
Barnes and Noble
A Woman's Touch
Victoria's Secret
Coldwater Creek
Platinum Diverse Services
Annual Affiliate Sponsors
Brookshire's
Tyler Paper/Tyler Morning Telegraph
Cindy Nick- luncheon coordinator
Sue Miller
Amy Newsome
Mayor, Barbara Bass
...and all of our wonderful volunteers!
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Award Winning Actress Cynthia Nixon
Joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
as an Ambassador
Award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda on the long-running television series Sex and the City, has joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as an Ambassador.
The daughter of a two-time breast cancer survivor and a survivor herself, Cynthia will help raise awareness and encourage others to join the movement to end breast cancer forever.
"Talk with your doctor, make healthy lifestyle choices and most importantly, know your body as that can make all the difference in the world." - Cynthia Nixon
For more information on Cynthia and her role with Komen
Susan G. Komen Foundation celebrates 25 years
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In the 25 years since its inception, the Komen organization has become the largest grassroots network of survivors and activists, investing nearly $1 billion in finding a cure and making it a priority health issue among health professionals and politicians, supporters say.
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