Want to learn more about Susan G Komen for the Cure?

Take a look at this video..

The video describes how Susan G Komen for the Cure began and what it means to women and men around the world.. Make sure you have a few tissues next to you.. Or maybe a box!

“WE WILL”

Susan G Komen for the Cure

Susan G Komen for the Cure (originally Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation) was founded by Komen’s sister, Nancy Brinker. Brinker began the organization as a promise to her sister whose life was cut short due to a three year fight with breast cancer. In the timeline you will find dates and information starting at the birth of Susan Goodman Komen through today.

When Susan G Komen lost her battle with breast cancer, only 30% of women received routine mammograms, only 74% of women who caught the cancer early on survived, and the government issued only $30 million dollars to the research, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.

Now, in 2009, because of Nancy Brinker and her global breast cancer movement….

 75% of women over 40 now receive regular mammograms, the single most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early.

The five-year survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early before it spreads beyond the breast, is 98%.

The Government now devotes more than $900 million each year to breast cancer research, treatment and prevention.

“America’s 2.5 million breast cancers survivors, the largest group of cancer survivors in the U.S., are a living testament to the power of society and science to save lives.”

(Numbers according to komen.org)

Click here to view the Susan G Komen for the Cure Timeline

Timeline Time

Have you ever heard of Susan G. Komen for the Cure? I’m sure you have. But what you might not know is that the foundation was started by a woman named Nancy Brinker. Why the two different names? Check in soon for a timeline detailing the lives of these two strong women..

Giving Tree

It’s that time of the year again and the Rowan Rec Center is giving back and giving us the opportunity to do so as well…

There is a giving tree, or a green felt giving tree I should day, on the wall as soon as you walk into the Rec Center. Never been there? It’s the large building next to the big colorful shapes. The Rec Giving Tree is full of ornaments and these ornaments contain a gender (male, female, or unisex) and the present idea. The next part is easy.. Grab any ornament you’d like off of the tree (they are in shapes of bells, reindeer, stockings, gingerbread men.. well you get the point). Then bring the ornament up to the front desk where they will have you fill out your name, gift, ornament number, and email. The rest is up to you! Just purchase the gift(s) and return it to the Rec Center.. It doesn’t even have to be wrapped!

Where are these gifts going?

Currently, the community service division of the Rowan Rec Center is planning a large community service event, during which poor and homeless children from HomeFront will visit the Rec Center for a holiday party. At the end of the party Santa will visit, bringing gifts for all of the children in attendance and even those who could not make it. Please help the Rowan Rec Center bring holiday joy and spirit to these children whose spirits have been quite low.

Rec Center Giving Tree

Giving Tree Instructions

Quote of the Day

I came across this quote and it made me think. I thought I’d share it…

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

Margaret Mead

(photo from google.com)