This document summarizes information about the "HR Pink Slips" team participating in the 2010 Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure. It provides statistics on breast cancer incidence and mortality rates. It describes Komen's global efforts in breast cancer research, education, and community programs. Locally, it details that Komen Northeast Ohio granted over $1.5 million to 25 agencies in 2009 to support education, screening, and support services in 22 counties. It encourages supporting the HR Pink Slips team in the upcoming race to help fund research, detection programs, and patient support.

1. Introducing the
“HR Pink Slips”
Team
2010 Susan G. Komen
Northeast Ohio
Race for the Cure
Northeast Ohio Affiliate

2. Why a “Race for the Cure” is Urgent…
• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer in her lifetime.
• Over 256,560 persons will be diagnosed this
year and 40,610 will die from breast cancer
• Ohio ranks 34th in incidence and has the 4th
highest mortality rate from breast cancer.
Northeast Ohio Affiliate

3. Susan G. Komen for the Cure
GLOBAL PROMISE
• Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker
to honor the memory of her sister,
Susan G. Komen.
• Komen for the Cure has partnered or funded programs in
more than 50 countries as part of our nearly $1.5 billion
investment in breast cancer research, education and
community programs.
• Trusted source for breast health and breast cancer
information.
Northeast Ohio Affiliate

4. Serving 22
Komen Northeast Ohio
Counties
LOCAL IMPACT
•Local decisions and partnerships.
• 75% of all funds raised locally goes to
support local programs for education,
screening, and support services. The
remaining 25% goes to the national
Komen research program.
• Komen NEO also has its own
established programs in educational
outreach and advocacy initiatives.
Northeast Ohio Affiliate

5. Investing in Our Community
Komen Northeast Ohio granted $1,522,207 to 25 agencies in 2009:
 Akron General Medical Center, Akron  Mercy Medical Center, Canton
 American Cancer Society Northeast Region  The Metro Health System, Cleveland
Ohio  North Coast Health Ministry, Lakewood
Aultman Hospital  Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health
Care Alliance Health Center Services, Cleveland
 Columbiana County Health Department
 South Pointe Hospital, Warrensville Heights
 Community Health Partners Regional
Foundation, Lorain  Summit County Health District
 Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Parma  Trinity Health System, Steubenville
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater  University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center,
Cleveland Geneva
 The Gathering Place, Cleveland University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s
 JD Breast Cancer Foundation, Cleveland Hospital
 Kent State University, Kent  University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center,
 The Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Cleveland
Foundation  YWCA of Elyria, Elyria
 Mennonite Christian Assembly Church  YWCA of Youngstown, Youngstown
Northeast Ohio Affiliate

6. Please support this effort!
Join the HR Pink Slips and walk with us
in Cleveland on 09/11/2010!
Help us raise $$ for research, early
detection programs, and patient
support!
Click here to visit my personal page and pledge your support.
Northeast Ohio Affiliate