Welcome Letter

Now that summer is in full swing, we hope you can enjoy spending time with your friends and family. Need an excuse to get together? Become one of KitchenAid’s Cooks for the Cure by hosting a small party or organize a tennis match or golf game as part of Rally for the Cure. If your summer schedule is already full, consider joining the Israel Mission Delegation and participate in the first-ever Race for the Cure in Israel this October. (Read ahead for all the details!)

No matter how you choose to get involved, have a good time while helping raise funds for breast cancer treatment, screening and education programs in Central and Southeastern Ohio.

Katie, Jill, Beth, Megan, Becca and Natalie
The Staff of Komen Columbus

Komen Columbus Race for the Cure®

The 100 members of the Honor Roll, the top fundraisers for the Race, together raised $167,440! Seventy-five percent of which will stay right here in Central and Southeastern Ohio to fund breast cancer education, treatment and screening services. Join us in congratulating the members of the 2010 Honor Roll!

These top fundraisers, along with the thousands of Race participants who raised additional funds, helped us surpass our fundraising goal of $600,000 and raise an astounding $873,595!

Komen Columbus News and Events

It's Rally Time! 
Rally for the Cure® is about people who are committed to making an impact in the fight against breast cancer by organizing a golf, tennis or social event. Interested in organizing a Rally? Most people choose to Rally through golf or tennis. However the program is easily adaptable to other activities such as, bridge, bunco, mahjong and other fitness pursuits like yoga, spinning and swimming.
 
To get involved, each participant pays a $20 entry fee (non-tax-deductible) for a chance to win a grand prize, receive event favors, breast health information and a subscription to a select Condé Nast magazine. Rally organizers will even help you promote your event among friends and family.

Contributions can benefit Komen Columbus when indicated. For more information, visit www.rftcpromotions.com, call 1-800-327-6811 or email info@rallyforthecure.com.

Komen Columbus Marathon for the Cure Team Up-and-Running
Jumpstart your Full or Half-Marathon Training by getting together with the Komen Columbus Marathon for the Cure team at one of its upcoming events.


The Columbus Marathon will be hosting RunFest on Saturday, July 10, 1-4pm at the Nationwide Plaza in Downtown Columbus. Come meet training groups, get new running gear and enjoy food and drinks. The Komen Columbus Team will have a table at this event to answer any questions.

Save the Date! The inaugural Komen Columbus Marathon for the Cure Team will participate in the Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 17, beginning at 7:30am in Downtown Columbus.

Whole Foods Giving Grill
Join members of the Komen Young Professionals Committee on Sunday, July 11 from 12-4 pm at Whole Foods on Sawmill Parkway for the delicious Giving Grill. Komen Columbus will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Grill sales.

1,000 Cooks for the Cure® - Party with a Purpose!
During its national Cook for the Cure® event the weekend of July 16-18, KitchenAid invites all those engaged in the fight against breast cancer to turn on the oven and turn up the party music – all for a worthy cause. Each party host could be one of 1,000 cooks across the country who will join together to share good times, enjoy great food and raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. More information is available here.

Komen on the Go
Susan G. Komen is on a mission to end breast cancer forever and the Komen on the Go mobile experience is bringing that message to communities across the country. Komen on the Go’s signature bright pink vehicles are teaching Americans everywhere to take charge of their breast health and empowering participants to share information with friends and join the breast cancer movement.

Make sure to visit Komen on the Go when it swings through Ohio at the Ohio State Fair from Thursday, August 5 – Sunday, August 8th.

Golf for the Cure
Spend the summer practicing your golf swing and then join us for Golf for the Cure on Friday, August 13th at the Glenross Golf Club. Individuals are $100 or foursomes are $400. Registration will begin at 11 am followed by the shotgun start at noon. Click here to register or for more information.

Register Online to be There (or Participate Virtually) for the Historic First Susan G. Komen Israel Race for the Cure®
Online registration is now open for those who wish to go in person or participate virtually in the historic first Susan G. Komen Israel Race for the Cure® in Jerusalem Oct. 28. Visit www.komen.org/israel to register now.

This historic first Israel Race for the Cure will be held around the walls of Old Jerusalem with Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat as host and in partnership with Hadassah®, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Kroger Community Rewards
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Even if you were enrolled in the program last year, you’ll need to re-enroll this year. Please follow these easy steps to ensure you’re a part of the program and earning money for local breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs while you shop.

Outreach Events

Interested in attending a program on survivorship or helping out with a service program in the community? Check out our list of upcoming events sponsored by Komen Columbus Grant Programs and be sure to visit our web site for more outreach events.

Event Name: OhioHealth Multi-Specialty Second Opinion Clinic - Breast Cancer Clinic
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Road
Description: Clinic is open to anyone with a positive diagnosis of breast cancer who would like a second professional medical opinion.
Contact Info: Call to schedule an appointment, (614) 566-4321.

Event: Journaling your Breast Cancer Journey
Date: Saturday Mornings
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware County
Description: Instructor Kim Byerly is an Art Educator & Breast Cancer Survivor
Explore color, texture, bookbinding and journaling in this fun three-session class. All levels of ability are invited to paint beautiful papers, learn several amazing book structures and finish them by adding words, doodles, images, etc of your personal journey. Dress for mess.

Event: You Are Not Alone – On-going Support Groups for Young Women Facing Breast Cancer
Date: First 3 Tuesdays of every month
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: YSC Central Ohio Office, 7716 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite A, Columbus OH  43235
Contact: Christine Walker, Support Group Facilitator, 614-470-0300, ysccentralohio@youngsurvival.org
Details/Registration Info: These monthly support groups are for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Join at any time, please call or email to register and for more information. 

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 6, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: OUCOM Parks Hall in Athens
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 7, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Jackson County Kroger Parking Lot
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 20, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Hocking County Community Hospital in Logan
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 21, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Meigs County Health Department in Pomeroy
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Free Yoga class for women
Date: July 21, 2010-August 11, 2010, 4 consecutive Wednesdays
Time: Each Wednesday from 6-7 p.m.
Location: Grady Memorial Hospital 651 W. Central Ave Delaware, Ohio 43015
Contact: Michelle McKinney-Harris, 740-315-2403, for registration/ information.
Details: Weekly classes designed specifically for breast cancer patients (with physician approval).

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 27, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: OUCOM Parks Hall in Athens
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Look, Listen and Feel Lymphedema Care Class
Date: July 27, 2010
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Wellness Community at Wedgewood
Contact: Sharon Inzetta 234-8124
Details/Registration Info: Free

Event:  Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: July 28, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Monroe County, Woodsfield Church of Christ in Woodsfield
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs, 1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: For appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654. 

Volunteer Spotlight

Introducing: The Communications Committee

The Communications Committee (also known as CommComm) is a small committee that works to promote the message and the mission of Komen Columbus throughout the community. The CommComm uses new media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as traditional media outlets like local news and signage to reach out to our 30-county service area in central and southeastern Ohio. The Committee focuses on clear communication between the community and the affiliate, as well as coordinating the national reach of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This Committee is fortunate to have many public relations, marketing and media professionals lending their expertise to guide the group.

While the Communications Committee is involved with Komen activities year-round, springtime was all about promoting the Race for the Cure. A few members of the committee led the Pink It Up efforts, turning everything pink, from the streets of downtown to local businesses to Facebook pages. The CommComm also organized outreach and distribution of race materials and information to outlying counties within the Komen Columbus service area. Following the Race for the Cure, committee members are now working on creative recycling ideas for the large promotional and sponsoring banners that were used along the race course.

The most recent addition to the Communications Committee is a new flip-cam! Your chance to participate in our viral video contest will be coming this summer. We know that the fight against breast cancer affects everyone and we want you to voice what this fight means to you. Stay tuned for more information on where the camera will be shooting, including at the Ohio State Fair and other summer events.

The CommComm meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy coffee and breakfast at a local café. Please contact us for more information on joining the group.