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LUSAKA, Zambia, July 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During a visit to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka today, President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of Zambia Dr. Christine Kaseba, Zambian Minister of Health Dr. J Kasonde and United States Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella dedicated the African Center of Excellence for Women's Cancer Control. President Bush also announced the donation of a new electronic hub (e-Hub) at the Center of Excellence, on behalf of all...
ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ambassador Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is the 2012 recipient of Webster University's George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology Person of the Year Award. Ambassador Brinker will receive the honor following a public address on Webster University's home campus in St. Louis, Mo. at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Registration for the event is at webster.edu/speakers....
HOUSTON, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Successful Texas oilman, philanthropist and two-time cancer survivor Lester Smith announced that a total of $9 million was raised to fight breast cancer by his recent Pink Well Challenge matching campaign, with over $8 million raised by the 30 participating breast cancer organizations and nearly $1 million awarded in matching funds from the Lester and Sue Smith Foundation. The Pink Well Challenge, a national campaign created by Smith to help...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynasty Limousine Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DNYS), a full service Luxury Transportation and Limousine firm covering the southeast United States, announces a partnership with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Florida Affiliate. Dynasty will donate 5% of all gross revenues generated by its Pink 2012 Cadillac Escalade Limousine, as well as provide the vehicle at no charge for special fundraising events hosted by the organization. The...
Early bird registration guarantees spot, sets fundraising goals for summer. Knoxville, Tenn. (PRWEB) May 29, 2012 Registration for the Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure will begin on June 1. The 16th annual event will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. Last year, more than 13,000 area residents participated as runners, walkers and volunteers. The event raised more than $845,000, which supported research, screening, education and treatment...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Country music's newest sweetheart, Colby Dee, has been tapped as the exclusive artist to perform her inspirational single, "I Will Fight On," at the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure flagship event on Saturday, June 2, in Washington, D.C. Colby Dee will appear on the Race's Main Stage on the National Mall. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/CL10864 ) Written specifically for her close friend, Joni Moore...
PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure® attracted more than 27,000 participants, including approximately 2,000 breast cancer survivors. The winners of today's Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure 5K are as follows: 1st Place Overall WinnersMale: Mark Grogan; 15:54Female: Anna Beck; 17:53 2nd Place Overall WinnersMale: Kevin Beganics; 16:41 Female: Michelle Corkum; 19:40 3rd Place Overall Winners Male: Gregory...
KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT ONE OF DETROIT'S GREATEST PARTIES DETROIT, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kick off the Memorial Day holiday by registering for one of metro Detroit's most inspirational celebrations - the 21st Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. This year's Race is Saturday, May 26, at Comerica Park. Participation in the Race is wonderful way to remember, honor and celebrate...
Three days after their decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood became public knowledge, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has promised to once again fund breast cancer screenings at the organization, various media outlets reported on Friday. According to David Morgan and Anna Yukhananov of Reuters, Komen, which is the "world's largest breast cancer charity" had found itself "thrust the group into America's deeply politicized debate over abortion rights" after it withdrew...
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the national headquarters of Susan G. Komen reversed its decision regarding funding to Planned Parenthood. The organization apologized to the American public for decisions that cast doubt upon their commitment to their mission of saving lives. While the decision would have not affected local access to breast health services, "At the Pittsburgh Affiliate we listened to the residents of our 30-county service area and relayed...
