Survivors

2010 Survivor Celebration Information

The Komen Richmond Affiliate cherishes and honors all Survivors . . .our heroes. These women and men inspire us and light the way in our efforts to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. We promise to celebrate and honor, as well as, provide encouragement and hope to the women and men living with breast cancer — from the newly diagnosed to long-term Survivors, their families, and friends. If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer call our office at (804) 358-7223 or send us an email at info@komenrichmond.org to receive a special packet of information.

Survivors are given special recognition at our annual Komen Richmond Race for the Cure® sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha and ReMax. ZTA and ReMax celebrate our survivors by hosting a VIP Tent on Race Day and provide the “In Celebration Of” and “In Memory of” back-signs for all participants to wear.

If you would like to volunteer for the Survivor Event Committee, assist with Health Fairs, or be part of our Komen Educators please email us at info@komenrichmond.org.

Click Here to view photos from the 2008 Survivor Celebration

Click Here to view photos from the 2009 Survivor Celebration Breakfast

Click Here to view photos from the 2009 Surivor Celebration Luncheon

Survivor Story

Shelley Picou moved to Petersburg, VA almost 3 years ago from the west coast, where she was an active volunteer with the Puget Sound & Tacoma Komen Affiliates. 28 days after the completion of her radiation treatment, she participated in her first of three Komen 3 Day Walks. She has kept walking by joining us at the Richmond Race for the Cure. Shelley has been a very dedicated volunteer Komen Educator, sharing her personal story of breast cancer and the importance of early detection at many educational events. In addition to volunteering with Komen, Shelley has been actively involved with the Paint It Pink Petersburg project, LINC’s Crater Advisory Board, and her church.