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A fter four decades, Susan G. Komen remains committed to saving lives from breast cancer, but we can’t do it alone. Thanks to all the re- searchers who partner with us to discover new, more ef- fective treatments, and to the countless people working on the frontlines to help care for those facing the disease today. A special “thank you” also goes to our donors and participants in our annual
with Native Hawaiian women having the highest incidence here; Asian American women have a higher incidences than Caucasians, and statistics among men are surprising.
in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 60 countries. Our efforts helped reduce deaths from breast cancer by 40% between 1989 and 2016, and we won’t stop until that promise of a world without breast cancer is fulfilled.
first in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, Oct. 2, in Kapi‘olani Park. The MORE THAN PINK Walk is our signature fundraising event, during which we honor loved ones lost and celebrate survivors. In addition to a 1.8-mile walk, we will have booths and displays with the Hope Village and We Re- member area.
Support The Ongoing Fight Against Breast Cancer
By Rolanda Morgan, executive director of Komen Hawai‘i
fundraising event.
In the United States, 1 in
It’s likely you know (or are) someone who has or will experience breast can- cer. Anyone who has been touched by the disease can tell you, one moment can change everything. Whether it’s hearing the words, “You have breast cancer,” or the moment you hear, “We no longer see any evidence of cancer,” life changes forever.
While breast cancer cases in Hawai‘i remain high, mor- tality rates are declining. We have the third-lowest death rate in the nation due to early detection, excellent treatment and continuing research. All these activities cost money and the demand for financial help is growing.
Registration is free and advance registration is en- couraged at komen.org/ha- waiiwalk where complete event information can be found.
8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life- time. Sadly, Hawai‘i ranks fifth highest in the nation,
Since Susan G. Komen was founded in 1982, we’ ve in- vested more than $3.3 billion
This year, we will hold the
Visit komen.org or call 808-466-1624 for more in- formation.
Komen Hawai‘i events are a time for people to come together while dealing with a horrible disease. PHOTO COURTESY KOMEN HAWAI‘I
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