National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Affiliate Spotlight
The Pink Project
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Rally for the Cure®
Rally is about people who are committed to making an impact in the fight against breast cancer by fundraising. Rally provides all the materials for your event including decorations, prizes, goody bags and other items. Most people choose Rally for golf or tennis, but it is easily adaptable for other activies. For more information, visit www.rallyforthecure.com.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Receives Charity Navigator's Coveted Four-Star Rating for Third Year in a Row
Top Evaluation Applauds Fiscal Soundness, Sustainability of Programs
DALLAS – September 10, 2009 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, global leader in the breast cancer movement, has received Charity Navigator’s highest rating – four stars – for the third year in a row. With this rating, Susan G. Komen for the Cure becomes one of only 12 percent of the approximately 5,400 charities that Charity Navigator evaluates which has received at least three consecutive 4-star ratings.
“Maintaining Charity Navigator’s highest rating for fiscal soundness is an incredible achievement during these economic times, and a true testament to hard work of the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure family,” said Susan G. Komen for the Cure President and CEO, Hala Moddelmog. “My applause and thanks go to our Affiliates, our volunteers and our staff, who once again have proven to be responsible stewards of our contributors’ money as they work to fulfill our promise of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever.” Read the full press release here.
Meet 2009 Honorary Race Chair Jimmie Lou Fisher
We are so thrilled that former Arkansas State Treasurer, Jimmie Lou Fisher, is serving as this year's Honorary Chair for our Race for the Cure.
"Some years ago, I was invited to attend a tea at the Governor's Mansion for breast cancer survivors. This was in the first years of the Komen Race for the Cure. Little did I know that February 5, 2009, during my annual mammogram, I too would be stricken with breast cancer. There were more mammograms, biopsies, and tests. Then, I was told I would need a breast surgeon. After a lumpectomy to remove the cancer from my breast, they discovered one of the lymph nodes they removed, also was cancerous. I am completing my 6 1/2 weeks of daily radiation treatments, and to date, I will not have to have chemotherapy. I am honored to be the honoraray chair for the 2009 Komen Race to let other women know that with annual mammograms and early detection...THE RACE TO CURE BREAST CANCER IS OURS TO WIN." - Jimmie Lou Fisher
Meet 2009 Honorary 3 Miles of Men Chair Anthony Lucas
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Former Razorback receiver Anthony Lucas is joining us this year as the Honorary 3 Miles of Men Chair! Anthony Lucas was born in Tallulah, LA to Gerald and Rena Lucas. He is married to Devae’ Lucas. As a high school football player, he made All-American, All-State, All-District and set school career records with 204 receptions for 3,350 yards. He went on to make All-District, All-State, and All-Area honors in basketball, leading the team to a 32-1 record and the state title as a junior. Anthony had numerous scholarship offers to play football coming out of high school, but chose to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. In 1995, 1998, and 1999 he made All-SEC Honors. He also was named to the All-American team and was a member of the SEC "Good Works" team. He was ranked third in the conference with an average of 100.4 yards per-game receiving. Anthony had 43 receptions for 1004 yards (23.3 avg.) and 10 touchdowns where he broke the record for most TD’s in a season. He is ranked second now behind Marcus Monk. |
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In 1999, Anthony was on the receiving end of Clint Stoerner’s 27 yard game-winning touchdown pass against the defending National Champions, Tennessee Volunteers. This play is referred to as "The Catch" in Arkansas Razorback football.
Anthony hold the Razorback all-time record with 2,879 receiving yards and is ranked second with 23 touchdown receptions. He is third on the schools career-record list with 137 catches. His average of 21.0 yards-per-catch set a SEC career-record. He also set a Razorback record of 10 games with over 100 yards receiving during his career. Anthony was a standout wide receiver for the Razorbacks and has honors such as SEC All Freshman team, All- American, and Lon Farrell Honor Roll member.
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Anthony graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in December of 1999, with a degree in Social Work. He was drafted in the fourth round, 114 overall pick, in 2000 by the Green Bay Packers. He was released from the Packers in 2001, and the Dallas Cowboys signed him in August 2001. Anthony spent two years with the Cowboys before several knee injuries forced him to retire. He decided to go back to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to work on his Master’s Degree. Anthony started in August 2003 and received his Master’s in December 2004 in Adult Education.
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Having been in the corporate world for a couple of years, Anthony is back in the state serving our youth here in the Little Rock where he holds the title of Co-Director for Life CHAMPS Youth Sports and also he holds as the Facility Coordinatior of D1 Sports Training and Therapy. Anthony’s love for kids, great character, dynamic personality, and record for making good choices in life makes him the right person for the jobs.
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