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Ride for the Cure Virginia
October 10, 2009
Fox Chase Farm
Middleburg, VA
Fox Chase Farm and Old Waterloo Equine Clinic have teamed up with the Richmond Affiliate and area equestrians in the fight against breast cancer!
Click here to learn more
Breast Self-Awareness
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, but can be successfully treated if caught early, when it is most treatable.
A recent study found that women aged 50 and older who had regular mammography had a 23 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer than their peers who did not.
Breast self-awareness and breast cancer screening are therefore of paramount importance. Komen Richmond recommends that you:
To learn more about Breast Health and Breast Cancer Awareness please visit http://www.komen.org/
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4th Annual
Survivor Celebration
September 25, 2009
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:30am
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30pm
The Jefferson Hotel
Join us as we celebrate the women and men inspire us and light the way in our efforts to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. This year's keynote speaker will be Kelly Corrigan, a graduate of the University of Richmond, breast cancer survivor, and author of the bestselling book The Middle Place.
Click here to learn more
and buy your tickets!
Volunteer Spotlight
The Richmond Affiliate would like to honor Ruthann Priest & Vicki Mirandah for their commitment to our cause!
Click here to learn more and find out how you can get involved!
Do you know a Komen volunteer who is passionate and dedicated to the fight against breast cancer? Click here to nominate them for the Volunteer Spotlight!
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2010-2011
Grant Applications
Now Available!
Applications for grants up to $50,000 to support breast cancer and breast health programs are now available. Visit the Grants section of our website to learn more and apply!
Free Mammograms
The Virginia Dept. of Health's "Every Woman's Life" program provides eligible women with a free mammogram.
Please click here to visit their website for more information
Grantee Spotlight
Click here to see what the
Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation is doing for women in our community.
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