In 1982, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation started with a promise between two sisters.  This year, our 25th anniversary, we are shifting into another gear, recommitting to finally, once and for all, finish what we started.  Susan G. Komen for the Cure: new name, new logo, same promise - to end breast cancer forever.

There are big, bold changes coming.  In fact, Komen for the Cure is dedicating this year to engaging our grassroots network of survivors and activists – the largest in the world - in a yearlong program of special events and initiatives, designed to help discover and deliver the cures.  I invite you to join me and get inspired by viewing this special video message and promising to pass it on to your friends: 

View the video message

The video message will take you to www.25komen.org.  There you will be able to create your own Promise Circle - a motivating online network of family and friends joining you in Komen’s breast cancer movement.  Pass it on and watch it grow!

Share the story and show that you’re part of the promise by purchasing a set of Komen Promise Rings and passing one on to a friend.  One to wear and one to share!  View the video message, visit www.25komen.org, and find out how you can help fund breast cancer research and community outreach programs by sharing a Promise Ring. 

Here in metro Detroit:

• Promise to save the date: June 16, 2007 and be at Comerica Park for the 16th annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®, locally presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute. Registration for teams and individuals, Friends for the Cure ® fundraising and volunteer signup will open within a few days. Check www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure.
  
  
• Bid on official Detroit Tigers team-signed pink baseball caps and a game-used pink bat, plus an official pink and white basketball signed by the WNBA champs, the Detroit Shock. Visit www.ebay.com and search Detroit Race for the Cure. Auction opens on January 23. All proceeds will benefit the Race.
  
  
• Visit our MySpace page, and invite all of your friends to do the same: www.myspace.com/detroitraceforthecure. 

Please join us in igniting the promise!

Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure
www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure