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Nominate a breast cancer survivor to be honored at the University of Toledo Glass Bowl.

Click here to nominate a survivor.


Are you looking for gift ideas? Click here to shop the Komen Boutique.

Faith in Pink

We invite you to join the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer by participating in �Faith in Pink.�

We are inviting local churches to select a date in May to help educate the members of your respective congregations on breast health and breast cancer.

Churches have the opportunity to celebrate survivors that day in their congregation as well as honor those who have lost their battle.

Your church will receive a packet of free breast health educational materials, a sample script with breast health information to share with your members and participating ideas for this event. Each individual church is responsible for coordinating the event at their service. Click here to download the Faith in Pink registration form.

New Garth Brooks Album Benefits Komen

Garth Brooks has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the promise to end breast cancer forever with the release of the “Pink Edition” of The Ultimate Hits album. The album is a new 3-disc set, and contains 30 classics, 3 new songs and a bonus track on two CDs. The set also includes a DVD with videos for all 33 songs, including new and never-before-seen footage. Each CD is packaged with important information to help you protect your breast health, and the health of people you love.

For every “Pink Edition” of The Ultimate Hits album sold, $10 will go to Susan Komen for the Cure. And when purchased using the promotional code nwohio, $5 comes to us at Komen’s Northwest Ohio Affiliate! Just $10 at a time, we have the opportunity to raise millions for vital breast cancer research and community outreach programs.

The album is currently available for pre-orders, and will ship on November 6th. The Pink Edition is available exclusively at Komen’s online Promise Shop. To order now and reserve yours today, click here and enter the promotional code nwohio.

Together with Garth Brooks, we’ll keep moving toward a world without breast cancer!



 

One Step at a Time

The Survivor Style Show sponsored by the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Breast Health Coalition of Northwest Ohio. Thirty survivors thrilled the audience with their inspirational stories and fashion flair.

Click here to see more photos from the style show


 

Touchdown for the Cure

Thank you to all who participated and also attended the Oct. 27 game at the Glass Bowl

Komen on the Go Visits NW Ohio

Komen On the Go is a community education and outreach tour that is part of Susan G. Komen for the Cure's efforts to engage all generations in the global breast movement to end breast cancer forever.

The tour features a colorful cruiser, with multimedia displays about breast health and breast cancer and will make stops in northwest Ohio to help remind residents of the important role every individual plays in ending breast cancer for good.

The tour included three stops in northwest Ohio from May 12-14.

Click here for to download the Affiliate newsletter in PDF format

 

Online Race Registration is now open.

Click here to register.



First-ever "State of Breast Cancer Report" outlines progress made, remaining challenges in the fight against breast cancer.

Click here to download the report in PDF format.


Springtime Promise 11th Annual Promise Quilt

This year�s �Springtime Promise (84� x 84�) is the 11th in the series of quilts. It is a contemporary interpretation of the popular double wedding ring pattern using multicolored clear-toned fabrics complemented with hand-appliqued tulips and free-hand machine quilting.

It was created by 21 quilters; 10 are breast cancer survivors.

It will be raffled at the conclusion of the Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure on September 28, 2008 in downtown Toledo. Donations: $1/ticket, book of six tickets for $5.

Click here to bid on one of a limited number of table-top quilts made a companion pieces to this year's "Springtime Promise."

To view photos from the 2008 Quilt Reception, click here.

To see a slideshow from the 2008 Quilt Reception, click here.

Survivor Guidebook Helps Recovery

Hearing that you have breast cancer is a traumatic experience, but one that you do not have to experience alone. Many Survivors, both women and men, are providing support to newly diagnosed patients in our community.

To help those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, The Northwest Ohio Affiliate has developed a Survivor Guidebook.

It will help those newly diagnosed and undergoing active treatment navigate through the decisions concerning treatment and complementary therapies, show where to find support groups and other services, as well as provide useful information concerning breast cancer.

The newly released guidebook is already having an impact and helping those diagnosed chart the path to becoming survivors.

“This helped me get control of all my appointments, info and phone numbers,” said one recently diagnosed patient who has started using the Survivor Guidebook. “This is very thoughtful and I feel more in control.”

The Survivor Guidebook will be available at the Affiliate office, The Victory Center and breast cancer surgeon offices.

For more information, call the Affiliate office at 419-329-2137.

 


PinkTogether.com - Tell your story

General Mills recognized a need to help bring together breast cancer survivors, patients, families and friends of those affected by the disease to share their stories of perseverance, promise and success. On PinkTogether.com, individuals will be able to create a customized profile with their personal story, include a meaningful photo and connect with others who identify with their challenges, need a story of encouragement and have hope to offer. The Northwest Ohio Affiliate Code is KA077.Click the image to share your story.




Record-breaking $563,940 in Grants for Research, Education, Screening and Treatment

The Northwest Ohio affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awarded grants totaling more than $428,940 to eight area programs on March 6.

The grants will fund a variety of community-based breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for the medically underserved.

Several smaller projects were awarded $20,000 to fund additional educational, screening, treatment and supportive outreach programs throughout the 18 county service area. 

In addition, over $135,000 will help fund Komen national research grants for a total of over $563,940 for 2007-2008 Komen Northwest Ohio funding granted. 

These grants are made possible through the generous contributions and local community support of Komen events such as the annual Komen Race for the Cure.

In order to ensure its funds make the greatest impact, Komen affiliates work with local medical experts and community leaders to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments. After a community profile has been completed it is then used to establish local grant application and review processes consistent with the Komen Foundation’s standards and mission.

To view the 2007-2008 grant recipients, click here.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is 25!

We invite you to visit the 25th Anniversary Microsite to view videos representing our network of activists, purchase Promise Rings and create your own Promise Circle – a motivating online network of family and friends who have joined in Komen’s breast cancer movement.

Exclusive Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise Ring (set of two)

Wear and Share the Promise Ring!

Show your support by wearing the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise Ring.  This two-color band symbolizes the unbroken promise between two sisters to end breast cancer forever.  

Promise Rings come as a set (two for $5) – one to wear and one to share.  The rings are made of stretch silicone and one size fits all - the rings can be worn on any finger.

 Order yours today!
 
More than 82% of the purchase price of the Promise Ring will support our local research and community outreach programs.

Three steps to better breast health

Through education and medical advances, more cases of breast cancer are being detected in the earlier stages of the disease, when the are more easily and successfully treated. The three steps to early detection and better breast health are:

1) Breast self-exam (BSE) is a screening method that is intended to find early tumors, particularly those that develop in the time between annual mammograms and clinical breast exams. Breast self-exams should be conducted monthly beginning at age 20.

2) Clinical breast exams (CBE) are physical examinations performed by physicians, nurse practioners or other trained medical staff. A clinical breast exam should be conducted every three years beginning at age 20, and annually beginning at age 40.

3) Mammography is a technique that uses x-rays to provide an image of the breast. These images called mammograms are used to find potential signs of breast cancer. Overall, mammography is the best screening tool available today. Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram every year. Women under the age of 40, but with a family history, other risk factors or reasons for concern, should consult a trained medical professional about when to have a mammogram.



You choose the date. You choose the outfit.

You make the difference.

An exciting program of Susan G. Komen for the Cure inspired by the passion and creativity of its supporters, Passionately Pink for the Cure™ kicks off at the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Participants can pick any day, make a $5 or more personal contribution to the Komen Foundation and wear pink to share the promise of finding a cure. Learn more about the program.


Breast cancer research wouldn't be possible without the corporate underwriting and support of corporations. Because of their generosity toward our cause, we salute all of our corporate partners with our heartfelt thanks.

Click here to view corporate sponsors and promotions.


Northwest Ohio Affiliate

In 1999, the Northwest Ohio Affiliate was officially established supporting the 17 Ohio counties of Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood, and the county of Monroe, Michigan. Since 1994, our community has overwhelmingly supported the Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure�. This year will mark the 15th annual Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure�, Sunday, September 28th, and the Promise Quilters are making their 11th quilt this year. Since 1994, we have raised over $6.25 million in northwest Ohio, and granted more than $3.8 million locally for breast health education, screening and outreach programs to the underserved and uninsured population throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, and have provided nearly $1.3 million to the Komen Foundation Award and Research grant program.

For more information on Affiliate activities, please click here for the Northwest Ohio Affiliate Newsletter, The Promise.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. In addition to funding research, the foundation supports education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world and delivers the life-saving message of early detection to millions of women and men. For more information, visit the Foundation’s web site at www.komen.org or call 1.877 GO KOMEN.


Our Promise:

To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.


For more information or to contact the local affiliate, please e-mail info@komennwohio.org

The Northwest Ohio Affiliate office is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.  Due to the meetings and activities that take place offsite, there may be times when the office is unattended during normal hours. Please call ahead at 419-329-2137 to make sure someone is in the office to greet you when you arrive.   

3100 W. Central Ave. - Suite 206
Toledo, Ohio 43606
419-329-2137