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.
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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.

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If you work on Capitol Hill, listen up!
Create a team today for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^® to show that your state is a PINK state. It only takes two people from your office to make a team; then invite your friends and family to join. Every registered Hill team will be a part of the State of Pink Challenge--aimed at creating some friendly competition--because we can all agree that the fight again breast cancer is not partisan. Once your team registers, check back here to see who else has joined the competition.