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.
Step up and show your support for the global movement to end breast cancer forever. For information about 2012 national sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at sponsor@globalraceforthecure.org.
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.