Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia

In lieu of hosting our in-person spring reception, Community Engagement Manager Julie Schwartz visited our partners to present gifts from Komen Coastal Georgia. 'Our Board is proud to work with such wonderful groups to save lives,' said Julie. During these challenging times, Susan G. Komen continued to provide help thanks to our supporters. 2020-2021 funds were provided to: Diversity Health Center, Coastal Health District, Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Southeast Georgia Health System, St. Joseph's/Candler, and Hearts & Hands Clinic.

Everyone is at risk of breast cancer, but some of us are at higher risk than others. Your race and where you live should not determine whether you live. Here today to help us learn how to stay on top of our breast health is Dr. April Spencer. Tune in to the latest episode of Real Pink: https://apple.co/2LMAcsi.

Your story is a powerful tool to help others throughout their breast cancer journey. Your story can also shape public policy and protect patients and survivors. Click the link below or email [email protected]. https://bit.ly/komenmystory. @SusanGKomenAdvocacy

Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age, in later stages, with more aggressive types. Tune in to the latest episode of Real Pink to hear Michael Cox share how he's working to normalize conversations about these risks. Listen here: https://apple.co/2LMAcsi.

Black women are 40% more likely than their white counterparts to die from breast cancer. Understanding genetics is key to eliminating these alarming disparities in breast cancer outcomes, and in developing more effective treatments. Learn more: https://blog.komen.org/

We advocate for our breast cancer patients. Become an Advocacy Insider and receive the monthly newsletter from Susan G. Komen Advocacy: http://bit.ly/KomenAdvocates.

"I remember reading that there is a 40% greater likelihood of African American women dying from breast cancer than that of white women. And it’s like, wow, that’s staggering. And even if sharing that statistic helps people understand, we’ve got to tell our stories to everyone, not just African American women, not just women of color, but everyone. We have to continue to share these stories."- Kwanza Jones, breast cancer co-survivor (someone whose loved one is battling cancer). Kwanza is right. By sharing your story, you may influence someone to go in for her mammogram or to do a self-exam. Share your breast cancer story today: https://www.komen.org/share-your-story/

We are sad to share that we have lost one of our dear volunteers, Lis Lipp. Lis chaired our Race for the Cure in 2017 and was an incredibly giving, energetic, and selfless woman. Our sincere sympathies go out to Lis' family. We were blessed to know her .

Breast cancer changed Tyra's life in 2013 when she was just 29 years old. She had triple-negative breast cancer. "I lost two of my favorite women in my life to breast cancer. My grandmother and my kids’ grandmother were both strong women that exemplified strength, courage, and hope. Through my journey of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, I saw them in me and I was able to exemplify their strength"- Tyra http://sgk.mn/2Ynpo82 #KnowYourRisk

We are updating our Race traveling team trophy to proudly etch in 2020 Top Fundraising Team to Team Terri! Big thanks to Team Terri for doing so much to save lives .

Have you been recently diagnosed with breast cancer? We know how overwhelming a diagnosis is and we are here to help. The "About Breast Cancer" section of komen.org is chock-full of information to help you better understand breast cancer risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic breast cancer, survivorship, and more: http://sgk.mn/2G5msoL.

The word "cancer" can bring about intense emotions. Allowing yourself to express them can help you begin to cope with the news of your diagnosis. Tune into the Real Pink Podcast to hear survivor Cara Sapida share her experience using writing as therapy: https://apple.co/2LMAcsi.

A strong support system can make all the difference for those affected by breast cancer. Connect with a community of people like you through a Susan G. Komen Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2zMicJu.

"In my conversations with other women, I remind them that fear is not going to solve your problem. I stress that ignorance is not bliss and fear might actually kill you. African-American women need to hear, even in my family, that if breast cancer is caught early, it is survivable. That's huge. It's not the death sentence we think it is."- Alicia Cook, breast cancer survivor. Read more of her story: https://bit.ly/39IxlLl.

If you need a mammogram, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to ask your doctor. We've compiled a list of questions to ask your doctor to get the conversation started: http://sgk.mn/36uSdns.

We are still accepting Race donations! If you have any donations to turn in, the last day is Monday, November 16th at 3:00 p.m. Help us provide life-saving breast health services by donating and fundraising! To donate, please click here: https://bit.ly/36gwU9A. Pictured below: Team Treasured Chests

Walgreens customers can get involved by donating during checkout at participating Walgreens locations in Georgia through October 31st. All donations support those who need it today, while fearlessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.

Thank you, Memorial Health, our Local Presenting Sponsor for supporting our Virtual Race for the Cure! Pictured below: Dr. Anne Saladyga, Breast Surgeon at Memorial Health and Margie Singleton, Race Featured Survivor.

Thank you to our beautiful Featured Survivors for the 2020 virtual Race for the Cure! Margie Singleton and Chante Frazier did an incredible job representing everything we stand for. They are #MoreThanPink! Pictured below: Featured Survivors and Team Captains, Margie Singleton on Race day, and Chante Frazier at the Survivor Car Parade.

Did you know that Walgreens and Komen are partners in the fight to end breast cancer? Show your support and donate at participating Walgreens stores through October 31st. The funds raised will go to Komen Coastal Georgia to help address the unique need of breast cancer patients in our community.

Special thanks to our very own Cancer-Free Fairy, Elizabeth Henson Myers, for being with us every step of the way this Race season. We are blessed to know her!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Virtual Race! We were thrilled to announce our top fundraisers live on WTOC and Facebook Saturday morning including: First Place Team Team Terri; Second Place Team Choate Construction; Third Place Team Saving Shari's Shamrocks: First Place Corporate Team Choate Construction; Second Place Corporate Team HunterMaclean; Third Place Corporate Team Three Oaks Realty: First Place Participant Shari Donaldson; Second Place Participant Lizzie Lank; Third Place Participant Angie King. You are all lifesavers!

Thank you for supporting our Virtual Race for the Cure on Saturday! We loved seeing your photos as you ran and walked in your neighborhoods and parks. It was a beautiful day! Over $160,000 was fundraised to fight breast cancer. Amazing . If you'd like to give, there is still time! You can donate here, https://bit.ly/36gwU9A.

Thank you to ALL of our friends and supporters for sharing your pictures of #RaceWhereYouAre! Race day pictures are still coming in; show us yours in the comments! Also, there’s still time to give to help end breast cancer forever! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8326&pg=entry

Thank you, WTOC, for covering our Race opening ceremonies! There’s still time to give! #RaceWhereYouAre http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8326&pg=entry

Our fearless leader, Volunteer Race Chair, Tracey Choquette is joined here by another Komen leader, Board President, Ray Rudolph as we prepare to kick off our virtual Race! It’s not too late to run or walk where you are to help end breast cancer. #RaceWhereYouAre... http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=8326&pg=entry