Central New York Susan G. Komen for the Cure State Fair Training 2011.

Central New York Susan G. Komen for the Cure State Fair Training 2011

An Overview Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen. 501(c)(3) Public Charity Grassroots organization 114 Affiliates and 4 Independents in 46 states, Puerto Rico, Germany, and Italy Foundation Headquarters in Dallas, TX Invested $1billion+ since inception

Our Vision A World without Breast Cancer

Our Promise: Curing Breast Cancer at Every Stage To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all and energizing science to find the cures. empowering people to take charge of their health care through awareness and early detection and, if diagnosed, to survive ensuring quality of care for all regardless of race, ethnic background, language, income or insurance status energizing science to find the causes and cures of breast cancer and, ultimately, to prevent breast cancer in the first place

Our Success A Generation of Survivors Susan G. Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer over the past 25 years transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. Among the victories since we started: More early detection nearly 75 percent of women over 40 years old now receive regular mammograms, the single most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early (in 1982, less than 30 percent received a clinical exam). More hope the five-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 percent (compared to 74 percent in 1982). More research the federal government now devotes more than $900 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention (compared to $30 million in 1982). More survivors Americas 2.4 million breast cancers survivors, now the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S., are a living testament to the power of society and science to save lives.

Komens Name and Logo The motivation story behind our logo and running ribbon.

The Central New York Affiliate The thirteenth Komen Affiliate to be organized in the United States, the Central New York Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1991. Since its creation, the CNY Affiliate has provided over $3.5 million in grant funding for community breast health care programs. In 2011, the CNY Affiliate granted $344,000 to agencies and programs in 17 CNY counties Komen National and its Affiliates remain the nation s largest private provider of funds for breast cancer research and community outreach programs.

The Central New York Affiliate

Annual Komen Events: Passionately Pink for the Cure Theres no time like the present to get passionately pink about breast cancer. Passionately Pink for the Cure is a fundraising program that inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by the disease. Youll help raise awareness among your friends, family or co-workers; and help end breast cancer forever! You have the freedom to choose what you do (have a pink Halloween Party, play Pink Trivia, Do a Pink Bake Sale, etc.). You also choose whatever date you want and how much money you want to raise to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Komen Annual Events: Breast Cancer Awareness Event To celebrate October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Komen CNY Affiliate holds an annual event. This event features a special guest speaker who has a genuine connection to breast cancer, either as a survivor, educator, inspirational speaker or medical professional. An education display is also part of this event.

Komen Annual Events: Save Lids to Save Lives During the annual collection drive, for every lid Yoplait receives, they donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen, up to $1.5 million. And they guarantee to donate at least $500,000. So, this is a chance for everyone to take part in the search for a cure. Beginning in Fall 2011, look for the pink lids on packages of Yoplait Original, Light, Thick and Creamy, Light Thick and Creamy, Whips!, and Yoplait Smoothies. Save them, wash them, and mail them in before December 31 2011.

Komen Annual Events: Fit for the Cure Wacoal will hosts a Fit for the Cure event to help women across the country find their perfect fit. For every woman fitted at a Fit for the Cure event in Wacoal, Donna Karan Intimates, and DKNY Underwear, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen for the Cure. No purchase is necessary. Wacoal will also make a $2 donation to Komen for every Wacoal, Donna Karan intimate or DKNY underwear or bra purchased at a Fit for the Cure event. Held at Macys in Carousel Mall

Komen Annual Events: Try it On for the Cure Coldwater Creek hosts Try it on for the Cure events twice a year at their retail stores. For every shopper who visits the store during these dates and tries on clothing, $1 will be donated to the local Affiliate. No purchase necessary. One donation will be made per customer. In addition, 10% of all merchandise purchased during the event will be donated to the local Affiliate. Local stores in New Hartford and Victor

Komen CNY Annual Events: NYS Fair The Komen CNY Affiliate maintains an educational booth for the duration of the NYS Fair. Volunteers staff the booth and are trained to distribute breast health education materials. Men, women, and children from all over New York State visit to learn breast health facts and breast cancer survivors like to stop by and talk about their experiences. Breast cancer awareness merchandise is also sold at the booth.

Komen CNY Annual Event: Race for the Cure The Komen CNY Race for the Cure raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. This event celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. This year (2011) more than 7,500 runners and walkers participated in the Komen CNY Race and over $750,000 was raised. Next years Race date: May 19, 2012

How Our Dollars Are Distributed

Working at the State Fair Thank you! Free admission ticket You must pay for parking- Thank you for understanding that we cannot absorb this large expense

Volunteering at the Fair Something Comes Up If unable to volunteer at last minute, call the office at 472-6162.

The Booth: Where is it? Location Time Warner (Science and Industry) Building Booth 29

The Booth: When Should I Be There? Be Prompt Arrive 10 minutes before shift begins (allow for ample time to park and walk )

Central New York Susan G. Komen for the Cure State Fair Training 2011.

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