On the day my 25 year-old sister Heather, learned that she had breast cancer, I made a promise to her that I would not stop fighting until there was a cure for breast cancer. Heather passed away 17 months later. That was almost 11 years ago. Since then, I have been passionately involved in the Komen Global Race for the Cure, as captain of a team named for my sister in order to give meaning to Heather's death. Read more about Team Heather
On March 2, 2011, Susan G. Komen™ announced a new $4.5 million investment in breast health education and outreach programs – the largest single-year investment in the history of the local event.
Can’t make it to Washington, D.C. on June 2? Don’t like to walk? You can still make a significant impact on the movement to end breast cancer forever.
Register to Sleep In for the Cureand we’ll send you a comfy Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® T-shirt to snooze the day away in. Sleep In for the Cure participants who fundraise are eligible for some great rewards. After you register, you’ll get your own personal fundraising webpage and we’ve even got some sample fundraising emails to help get you started.
On the day my 25 year-old sister Heather, learned that she had breast cancer, I made a promise to her that I would not stop fighting until there was a cure for breast cancer. Heather passed away 17 months later. That was almost 11 years ago. Since then, I have been passionately involved in the Komen Global Race for the Cure, as captain of a team named for my sister in order to give meaning to Heather's death.
