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Register now for the 2010 Richmond Race for the Cure!
Online registration is now open! Click here to register as an individual or join a team!
This year's Race will be held on May 8, 2010 on Brown's Island in downtown Richmond. There are many ways to get involved, click here to learn more!
Help Us Defeat Breast Cancer with The Power of 10
If each race participant asks 10 friends for $10 we could raise over $1 million to support breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs as well as vital cancer research.
Click here to find more easy ways to fundraise!
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Introducing P.I.N.K.K.!
Richmond's young professionals are taking on breast cancer, learn more about our new committee P.I.N.K.K. - Professionals Inspiring New Komen Knowledge.
Click here to learn more.
Confused by the current controversy over mammography screenings?
We aren't. Until science improves, Komen believes the current screening recommendations – mammograms every year beginning at age 40 for women of average risk - should remain. Click here to see how we are speaking out to protect access to mammograms.
What can you do to help? Click here and sign the Komen Advocacy Alliance petition to help us ensure that all women have access to this life-saving screening. Want to find out more about Komen’s current screening guidelines? Click here.
We Want to Hear Your Story
Komen Richmond is looking for Survivors and Co-survivors to share their breast cancer story how it was detected, how you felt, and how you battled your way back to good health. We will highlight personal experiences throughout the year on our website and in our e-newsletter in order to educate and inspire others to get involved in the fight against breast cancer.
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Free Mammograms
The Virginia Dept. of Health's "Every Woman's Life" program provides eligible women with a free mammogram.
Please click here to visit their website for more information
Breast Self-Awareness
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, but can be successfully treated if caught early.
Breast self-awareness and breast cancer screening are of paramount importance. Komen Richmond recommends that you:
To learn more about Breast Health and Breast Cancer Awareness please visit http://www.komen.org/
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