Welcome Letter

We are still recovering from the amazing day that was the 2010 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure. Thanks to your support running, walking, volunteering or fundraising, thousands of men and women in central and southeastern Ohio will benefit from the breast cancer screening, education and treatment programs our community health grantees will be able to provide.

We truly appreciate your generosity and support.

Read ahead for ways to get involved in the fight against breast cancer all summer long.

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

Komen Columbus Race for the Cure®

Thank YOU for making a difference in this year’s Race! More than 50,396 people participated by running and walking and together raised a record $2.5 million, making the 2010 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure our biggest yet. To see what 50,000 people looks like downtown, watch this.

Official Race photos will be posted online soon, but please feel free to add your Race Day images to our Facebook page.

Results 
If you purchased a timing chip or entered the Team t-shirt contest, please click here to see your full results.

Fundraising
Thanks to everyone who participated in our EXTRA MILE program and fundraised for this year's Race. We'll announce our Top 100 Fundraisers, as well as some incredible corporate contributions, in the July eNewsletter.

Save the Date! The 2011 Race will be held on May 14.
 

Komen Columbus News and Events

Marathon for the Cure
The Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon for the Cure will be this October. Has your training begun?

The Komen Columbus Marathon for the Cure Team will be at the Columbus 10K, hosted by the Columbus Running Company on Sunday, June 6th and invites you to join us! The run begins in Genoa Park, by COSI in downtown Columbus, at 9am. This is a great opportunity to continue training, increase motivation and meet potential teammates for the Marathon for the Cure. In support of Marathon for the Cure, Columbus Running Company is offering a 10 percent store discount to all team members.

If you can’t make it to the run, stay posted for more events this summer. For more information on the Marathon for the Cure, click here, or become a fan of Columbus Marathon for the Cure on Facebook.

M/I Homes
For all Race participants who purchase an M/I Home by June 15th, M/I Homes will make a donation of 1 percent of the home’s purchase price to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Columbus Affiliate. Click here for more information.

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. Click here to register or for more information.

Community Profile Intern
We are in need of two interns for our upcoming Community Profile Cycle. One will help with qualitative research, while an additional intern is needed to assist with quantitative research and mapping. Click here for more information and for more detailed job descriptions. Applications will be accepted until June 30.

Oncology on Canvas™: Expressions of a Cancer Journey
Lilly USA and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) invite those touched by cancer in the US and Puerto Rico to submit their entries to the 2010 Oncology on Canvas™: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition, by June 30.

The competition invites individuals touched by cancer to express through art and narrative the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journeys meaning. You don’t have to be a professional artist or writer – it’s the sharing of the journey that counts. By participating in the competition, you can help inspire others along the way. Winners select their favorite cancer charities to receive their prize donations. Following the competition, much of the artwork will embark on a nationwide tour.

Completed entries need to be postmarked by June 30, 2010. To learn more about Lilly Oncology on Canvas, download an entry packet or register online please visit lillyoncologyoncanvas.com. Please send questions by email to artdirector@mylooc.com or call (866) 991-5662.

1,000 Cooks for the Cure® - Party with a Purpose!
During its national Cooks 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.

A Great Cause for a Great Event

Thanks to Germain for their "Great Cause for a Great Event" promotion during the month of May. Rick and Steve Germain recently presented a $50,000 check to Komen Columbus Board President Rosemary Riley.

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: OhioHealth Multi-Specialty Second Opinion Clinic - Breast Cancer Clinic
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 am - 12:00 pm
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: June 8th, and 15th.
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: YSC Central Ohio Office, 7716 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite A, Columbus OH  43235
Contact: Christine Walker, Support Group Facilitator, 614-470-0300
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/Program Name: Madison County Breast Care Clinics
Dates: June 10 & 24
Time: Appointments from 4-7 pm
Location: The Battelle Breast Care Center at Madison County Hospital
Contact Info: Call 740-845-7100 and refer to the “Breast Care Clinic” to make an appointment.
Additional Details: Breast exams and mammograms at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Must be 35 or older.

Event: Survivor Arm Clinics for Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment
Date: June 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Jan’s Place at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s
Contact:  Sharon Inzetta, 614-234-8124

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: June 15, 2010
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: McConnelsville, Morgan County
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 an appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Healthy Spirits, Healthy Bodies Mobile Mammography Event
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: 9-4 pm
Location: Love Zion Baptist Church  1459 Madison Ave. Columbus Ohio 43205
Contact: The Diversity Enhancement Program at 614-293-7020
Details/Registration Info: Eligibility Criteria: not pregnant, not nursing, asymptomatic, no previous breast cancer. You must be at least 35 to have a mammogram. Women between the ages of 35-39 must have a written prescription from their doctor.

Event: Latina Breast Cancer Project: Screening Day
Date: June 19, 2010
Time: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus
Contact: Adriana de la Pena, 614-566-3957
Details/Registration Info: Please call to determine your eligibility and schedule an appointment
Other Sponsoring Organizations: OhioHealth, Otterbein College

Event: Look Listen and Feel Lymphedema Care Class
Date: June 22, 2010
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: Mount Carmel St .Ann’s Women’s Health Center
Contact: Sharon Inzetta, 614-234-8124

Event: SASS for Breast Cancer, Summer Update 2010
Date: June 26, 2010
Time: 9am to 2pm
Location: Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark
Contact: Medha Sutliff, 740-349-6535
Details/Registration Info: Annual conference for breast cancer survivors and caregiver. Get the latest medical and psychosocial updates, and network with other local breast cancer survivors. No charge for registration – open to survivors residing in Licking surrounding counties.
Other Sponsoring Organizations: Licking County Health Department and Public Health Partnership.

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: June 29, 2010
Time: 9 am- 3 pm
Location: New Lexington, Perry County 
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 an appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Event: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic
Date: June 30, 2010
Time: 10 am- 3 pm
Location: Sciotoville, Scioto County
Contact: OUCOM Community Health Programs  1-800-844-2654
Details/Registration Info: FREE  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 an appointment, please call 1-800-844-2654.

Grantee Spotlight

Breast Health Education and Screening for Asian Women
Dr. Cora Munoz and Manju Sankarappa work year-round to provide culturally sensitive breast health education and screening services to Asian women in Central Ohio. Through a partnership with the Columbus Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (CCONS) and the nursing students at Capital University, the BHESAW program utilizes Community Health Advocates to reach hundreds of women each year with interpretation services, mobile mammography and education that empowers them and increases their personal awareness of their risk for breast cancer.

Many of the BHESAW events are held at familiar neighborhood locations, like the Sunflower Chinese Restaurant in Dublin, but their most successful event each year is the Asian Festival—a gathering of many different Asian ethnicities and a cultural extravaganza. The festival allows the group to reach Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Bhutanese, Laotian, Asian Indian, Filipino, Nepalese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian women all at the same place. This year, with the help of the Mount Carmel Women’s Health Center mobile unit, the program was able to provide more than 60 women with free screenings at the two-day event.

For more information on the Breast Health Education and Screening for Asian Women Program, contact Manju Sankarappa or Dr. Cora Munoz.