This document discusses breast cancer and the efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to fight the disease. It states that 900 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Greater Austin and 2,500 in Texas this year. It describes Komen's research, community programs, and advocacy work to improve screening, treatment and find cures. The document encourages donations to support Komen's continued efforts and invites organizations to volunteer at a water stop during Komen Austin's upcoming Race for the Cure event.

1. L I F E W I T H O U T B R E AST C A N C E R . ™
I T WILL HAPPEN. HOW QUICKLY IS UP TO YOU.

2. CO NTRIBUTE BOT H W I S E LY A N D W E L L .
It’s a race against time, with the lives of our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends hanging
in the balance. THIS YEAR, 900 WOMEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED IN GREATER AUSTIN AND
2,500 WOMEN IN TEXAS WILL LOSE THEIR BATTLE WITH BREAST CANCER. Imagine
being able to stop this disease and its tragic consequences.
Many organizations raise money for breast cancer. AT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE,
WE MAKE EVERY PENNY COUNT. Our responsible stewardship of funds earned a Charity
Navigator four-star rating in 2008, the highest possible award given by this prestigious
watchdog organization.

3. W E ’ V E CO M E S O FA R .
IT MAY BE YOUR DONATION THAT PUSHES US PAST A MAJOR TURNING POINT IN
DISCOVERING AND DELIVERING THE CURES.
• Our research grants have pioneered the development of drugs credited with delaying
tumor growth and preventing recurrences in millions of breast cancer survivors.
• Our community grants have made education, screening and treatment accessible to
millions of women who would otherwise have gone without.
• Our advocacy efforts have resulted in unified standards for mammography, access
to clinical trials for Medicaid patients and early screening opportunities for women in
under-served communities.
That’s why time is of the essence. On behalf of the women who will be diagnosed this year,
next year and in the decade ahead, we urge you to do as much as you can as soon as you
can. You can rest assured that we’ll put your contribution to good use.

4. YO U C A N HELP US REACH THE FINISH L I N E .
PLAN TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010 TO PROVIDE WATER AT A
COURSE WATER STOP FOR THE KOMEN AUSTIN RACE FOR THE CURE®. The
Race offers the opportunity for your team to not only contribute to the fight
against breast cancer with a monetary gift to the cause but also by supporting
Komen Austin by interacting with our Race participants.
SUPPORTING KOMEN AT A COURSE WATER STOP INCLUDES ($1,500):
• Interaction and target marketing to all 20,000 Race participants
• Availability for up to 50 members of your staff to volunteer at the water stop
• Ability to display your corporate logo and/or banner at the water stop location
• An unforgettable team building experience for your entire group!

5. P.O. Box 2164
Austin, TX 78768
www.komenaustin.org | 512-473-0900
OUR MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES AND END BREAST CANCER FOREVER BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE,
ENSURING QUALITY CARE FOR ALL AND ENERGIZING SCIENCE TO FIND THE CURES.
The Running Ribbon is a registered trademark of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. ©2010 Susan G. Komen for the Cure