There are a couple days left to make that End of Year tax deductable donation 
We have come a long way over these 40 years. From darkness of non female specific research and words not mentioned in media, to a year round Lobby power of Pink so women are treated specifically and a media that not only shouts but support breast cancer awareness. From no screening until the disease was overly apparent, through the years of too much radiation and compression to the modern digitizing and 3D life saving screening. Saving lives by finding this disease when it is most treatable and survivable. But we have come even further with genetic testing and the ability to treat the various types of breast cancer more specifically. Treatments can be as simple as taking a chemo pill or the knowledge that invasive treatments will offer better results. All that is great and we have worked hard to make sure that insurance doesn't shut anyone out, always making sure there is a way for anyone to be screened and treated if diagnosed. But the RACE is not over and the FINISH LINE has not been crossed. As long as the number of deaths in West Virginia average out to an estimated 6 per week it will not be acceptable. As long as young women in the very prime of life just entering college, just starting families, just entering the job market not considering what is often seen as a mature woman's disease are struck down at this stage of life, we will not rest.
With the support of our local businesses and YOU we are able to insure there is quality care for all and research toward the cures. With your help we have raised anywhere from $400,000. to $600,000. any year to put to work in West Virginia to support screening and treatment and always our 25% toward research. With but one employee and an army of volunteers we have raised, managed and provided necessary funding to fill gaps in care. With no funding from federal or state programs we raise funds here and provide those funds to your local communities to make the lives of West Virginians survivable and thrivable from this insidious disease. Your continued support of Breast Cancer Awareness events, Rally events, and most important the WV Race for the Cure largest fundraising 5K in the state makes all the difference in filling gaps in screening and treatment.
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We know our numbers are still coming in from the fall activities but we
know with approx 70 different activities 13,000 received some form of
Breast Cancer Awareness Education during BCAM. Your support also added over $50,000. toward filling gaps in care.
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First Choice America Credit Union raised $1875.00
(L to R)-Front row:
Mel Valentine, Branch Manager-Elm Grove and Medical Park Offices;
Jolene Hines, Branch Manager-Chester Office;
Lorna Young, HR Manager; Debby Radosevich from Wheeling Hospital;
and Tom Modra, Branch Manager-Wheeling Office;
Back row: Juanita Barrett, Branch Manager-Wintersville Office;
Paula Morrison, Branch Manager-Steubenville Office;
Nancy Buchanan, Main Office Manager;
and Dawn Swiger, Branch Manager-Three Springs Office.
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Some of the activity donations that came in after last enews letter
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Delta Theta Kappa of West Liberty university $1184.00
Jeffords Corporation Pink Fork Lift $600.00
George Washington High School JROTC Key Club $2078.00
Embassy Suites $1574.00
American Public University Systems and Abbie Darr for raising $4111.04
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We have a Sports for the School Challenge with traveling trophy for the Top Fundraising School Sport Event
Who will take home the 2015 for the Year?
Now RCB High School is in the lead for 2015 Sports for the Cure Fundraising Trophy with $2,608.67 from Clarksburg Volleyball Tournament.
There is still time to hold a PINK Sport for the Cure Event...
click here for Sport For The Cure info
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The Principle of Hurricane HS, Christina Sports for the Cure Chair and Melinda WV Race Co Chair presentation of the Sports for the Cure Trophy for raising $4100.00
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The WV Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Team Trophy that travels from school annually will be up for grabs come May- will your school have a Race Team? And will your trophy case hold it for a year?
Register your School Team and build that Team for the 15th Anniversary WV Race for the Cure
REGISTER as an Individual or Start or Reform your TEAM
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Kicking off 2015 WV Race for the Cure
Mark your calendar and join the fun!
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Open invitation to the Kick Off Race Meeting 2015 January 8th 5:30 the WV Komen office
Come one come all and bring your ideas or support for this the largest 5K run/walk event raising more and keeping more right here in West Virginia - but we need you.
We need your ideas, your show of support for the coming race event.
This meeting will help us set the pace and agenda for the months leading up to the event. Your voice brings the things you like most and the things you would like to see different. You let us know if, how, and when you can volunteer. If you are a Team Captain this is a great time to pick up support materials to sharpen you fundraising and team building efforts.
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15th Anniversary WV Race for the Cure
Speaking of WV Race for the Cure. Registration is open and teams are building. Some are already fundraising.
There will be 15 Weeks of WV Race starting January 17th, so we can spotlight a Sponsor, Survivor or Grantee. So be sure to send in pictures and stories so we have plenty to report.
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The FIRST TEAM INCENTIVE of the season.
Team Captain with the Team raising the most money by December 31
will receive American Airline tickets.
With 3 days left Patty Shirk's Pattys Peep are leading the fundraising with Sandy Boggess's Garlow Insurance close behind.
Then stay tuned for more fun for building your Team member count or fundraising.
REGISTER as an Individual or Start or Reform your TEAM
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This year were able to announce that the first 300 SURVIVORS to register for the 2015 WV Race for the Cure would be FREE- thank you Preston & Salango!
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Shop Bravelets for cause colors and styles supporting your passion
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As always we need YOU. That's right without our volunteers so very many
things would just never happen. We could use help in the office. Just email or call Donna and let her know 304-556-4808 or executivedirector@komenwv.org |
Don't Forget your Shop Komen orders Don't forget to use your BOA
benefit WV Komen when you visit our site card or visit to learn more
 
Are you looking to make that year end tax deductible gift ?  
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