Keep up with Komen: May eNews A Message from Our CEO As I begin my journey at Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington, I have learned much through my time visiting with our friends and partners... Read more>>  Screening for Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen has significant concerns and disagreement with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force draft recommendations, which as written, will create economic barriers to timely breast cancer detection for a very large number of women... Read more>> Survivor Profile Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 through a routine mammogram, Pam Beck was grateful for the resources and support she had, since she had so many questions during a very scary time.  But, she quickly realized, there were not many resources for her family as a whole. Read more>> Worship in Pink In its fifth year and in collaboration with Legacy Health System, Worship in Pink is expanding from one weekend to encompass activities during the entire month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. The goal is to provide breast health education in our communities and increasing the number of women receiving mammograms. If you are interested in getting involved, plan to attend one of the Information Sessions scheduled for June. Read more>> Lunch for the Cure Was A Wild Success The 2015 Lunch for the Cure was a sold out success! The lunch featuring keynote speaker Cheryl Strayed, author of book turned film, Wild. The luncheon raised over $330,000 to help provide critical services throughout Oregon and SW Washington. See more>> We Race for Those We Love May 1 was our official kickoff the Portland Race for the Cure! Sign up early for a discount, form your team and get fundraising! Read More>> Volunteer Highlight Thanks to all of our groups of volunteers who help make our events run smoothly! Heritage High School Soccer Team does a fantastic job each year at the Portland Race for the Cure withhelping to set up the Race Park site!  They make it look easy with their spirit, smiles and enthusiasm! We LOVE our volunteers - we couldn’t do it without you!  Community Partners in Action Many people and organizations want to make a difference by raising money to benefit Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington. We are grateful for the opportunities to work with community organizations and individuals who wish to hold a special event fundraiser to help us with our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. The ideas are only limited by your imagination. Have questions or want to start your own event? Click Here>> Much like the story of Susan G. Komen being a story of hope and love between two sisters, the story behind the Serres Garden Center Pink Day is an equally compelling story of hope and love between an aunt and niece. Read more>> Upcoming Events Serres Garden Center Pink Day June 20  Hot dogs and hamburgers from Tebos Restaurant, pink desserts from Haggens and a raffle with 100% of the proceeds going to Komen! More details here>>     Cascade Auto Glass, 2015 Cascade Golf Tournament July 11 21st Annual Cascade Auto Glass Invitational Golf Tournament benefitting Komen Oregon. More details here>>     Play for a Cure August 14-16 Play for a Cure Oregon softball tournament each year at Wallace Sports Field Complex in Salem, Oregon. Forty teams compete and play a total of 96 games during the tournament. More details here>>      2015 Portland & Eugene Race for the Cure  Portland - Sept. 20, Waterfront Park Eugene - Oct. 4, Valley River Center More details here>>       Row for the Cure September 27 The Row for the Cure has been supporting the mission to end breast cancer forever since 1994, raising over $1.1 million to date. More details here>>     Girlfriends Run for a Cure Half & Quarter Marathon October 11 The 9th Annual Girlfriends Run for a Cure is for women to get together to do something good for themselves and to help support a very important women's cause. More details here>>         Board of Directors   Aletha Anderson Celia Austin Rev. Dr. T Allen Bethel Patricia Brown Tina Foster     Teresa Hanna, MBA Suzanne McGrath, CPA Laurie Reser Alec Vesely Charlene Zidell  Komen Staff   Linda Aronsohn Andrew Asato Karin Baggett Ann Berryman Cristela Daniel Adam Green     Bridget Jamieson Gavin Johnson Margaret Klein Anna Miller Michael Nguyen Phillip Nguyen Early Detection • Survivor Support • Research • Advocacy   Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington 1500 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 270  Portland, OR 97201  503.552.9160 | info@komenoregon.org