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FEBRUARY 2013  Facebook Logo - no background Twitter Logo - no background 

Do You Like to Run in Heels?

2012 HHD dashersJoin us on March 9 for the 2nd Annual Saxon Shoes High Heel Dash. It’s a fun way to kick off our Race for the Cure season. Ladies AND gentlemen, you're invited to strap on your best heels, don a costume if you wish, and run carefully for a mere 50 yards for the win! 

We are being graciously hosted by Towne Center West in Short Pump (next to Plaza Azteca). Registration to dash is $10. Click here to register. There is no charge for spectators.

While you are there, have some fun with our friends from NBC12 and radio stations 103.7 The River, Hot 100.9, and K95. And, volunteers will be available to help you register to run, walk or Sleep In for the Komen Central Virginia Race for the Cure at early bird rates.

The fun starts at noon with the dash at 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

The Early Bird Gets the Worm!

Celebrate with cake and streamersDid you know that right now you can register to be a part of the Komen Central Virginia Race for the Cure on May 11 at reduced rates? Registration for most participant types is $5 off if you register now. You can join our party whether you walk, run or Sleep In. Also, we have a reduced rate for Breast Cancer Survivors this year! Find out more about our big day and register NOW.

What Are Benign Breast Conditions?

doctor and patientThe terms “benign breast conditions,” “benign breast diseases,” or “fibrocystic change” describe many noncancerous disorders that can affect the breast. Some benign breast conditions can cause discomfort or pain and need treatment, while others need no medical treatment. Many breast conditions mimic the symptoms of cancer and need tests - and sometimes a biopsy - for diagnosis. Though the thought of breast cancer is scary, most biopsies in the U.S. find benign breast conditions not to be cancer.  

Benign breast conditions can occur in both women and men and differ from each other in how the cells look under a microscope. If you are diagnosed with a benign breast condition, or are told you have a fibrocystic change, it is important to find out which type you have. To learn more about benign breast conditions, click here.

Grantee Spotlight:  Heart of Virginia

2013 February - Heart of VirginiaThe “Breast Health Program” at the Heart of Virginia Free Clinic provides breast cancer screenings, breast health education, and referrals to follow up care for uninsured women ages 40-64 living in the Piedmont Health District. Breast health educational programs will be conducted for community and faith groups. The goal of the grant program is to reduce mortality from breast cancer by increasing the number of women who are diagnosed at an early stage.

For more information about the program contact Pat Payne at 434-315-5701 or heartofvirginiafreeclinic@yahoo.com.  

To read about all of the community organizations that are currently providing breast health services or education with Komen Central Virginia funding, click here.

Volunteer Spotlight:  Jan Benesh

2013 February - Jan BeneshJan Benesh first participated in the Race for the Cure in 2006, alongside her friend Marilyn, who had breast cancer. After Marilyn lost her battle a few years later, Jan realized how important early detection was and decided to join the mission of Komen Central Virginia to save lives. Jan has honored her friend’s life through the years by volunteering for the Race, serving on the Race Committee, and co-chairing the Affiliate Survivor Committee.

Working with others in the fight against breast cancer and seeing the amazing results are Jan’s favorite aspects of volunteering for Komen. She especially enjoys planning the annual Survivor Celebration and seeing so many brave women who have fought and survived breast cancer. In the accompanying photo, Jan is showing off her stylish vintage clothing at the most recent Survivor Celebration. It is apparent from the photo that Jan brings lots of fun and laughter to the work we do to save lives in our community.

 

Upcoming Events

Calling All Komen Educators

Are you a trained Komen Educator? We need your help to staff several events. Click here to view our current needs.

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Komen Educator Volunteer Training
Tuckahoe Library
Saturday, February 9
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Do you want to learn more about Komen and how to share breast health information with others? 
Join us for Komen Educator Volunteer Training and learn more about being a volunteer breast health advocate! Click here for more information or to register.
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University of Richmond
Robins Center "Pink Out
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Robins Center
Men's Game vs. St. Bonaventure
Saturday, February 16 at 6 PM
Lady Spiders' Game vs. Case Western Reserve
Sunday, February 17 at 2 PM

The University of Richmond is once again hosting the Robins Center Pink Out with the Spiders to benefit Komen Central Virginia. Two dollars of each ticket sold for the men's game and one dolalr for each ticket sold for the women's game will be donated to the Affiliate, along with the proceeds from the sale of specially designed Pink Out t-shirts.

Click here to purchase tickets to the men's game online (recommended). Tickets for both the men's and women's games may be purchased at the door, if available.

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Holiday Lake 4-H Center Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Holiday Lake 4-H Center
Saturday, March 9 at 9 AM

Holiday Lake 4-H is hosting a breast cancer 5K walk/run on Saturday, March 9 at 9 AM. Walk or run a 5K through the trails of the Appomattox/Buckingham State Forest. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Komen Central Virginia. Registration is $25.

Visit the Holiday Lake 4-H website for more information or to register. Click here to view the event flyer.

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2013 Race for the Cure®
Kick Off - 2nd Annual Saxon Shoes High Heel Dash

Towne Center West
(next to Short Pump Mall)
Saturday, March 9
12:00 to 1:30 PM

Can you run in heels?  On March 9, men and women ages 18 and older are invited to run 50 yards as fast and carefully as possible to officially help us kick off the Race for the Cure season. 

Click here for more information or to register for this event.

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2013 Central Virginia Race for the Cure® - Our Sweet 16
Brown's Island
Saturday, May 11
7:00 to 11:00 AM

Come help us celebrate our Sweet 16! Register today to take advantage of early bird pricing.

Register Today

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Click here to find out more about other upcoming community events.



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