I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Komen Indianapolis Race for the Cure on April 18, 2009 in the fight against breast cancer. One in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime and the more we raise, the more the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure can give back to fund vital breast cancer education, screening, and treatment programs in our own community and support the national search for a cure.
With one out of every eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer there is a good chance that the fight against it means something personal to you. I know it does for me and this past week recently it became even more personal. Saturday March 14th was my Grandma Jump's 83rd birthday and she called me that morning to tell me that they had found a spot in her breast and it is cancer. As I lay on my bed listening to one of the most amazing women I know, a woman who has always been there for me, always knows the right thing to say and has just been a guiding light; I tried not to cry because I wanted to be as strong as she was being, but it was really hard. She lives in Florida on the beautiful Amelia Island and all I wanted at that moment was to be there to give her a hug and make sure she knows how much I love her and that I will be with her in spirit to help her fight! But you know what this wonderful grandmother of mine said to me; "Kira I wanted you to hear it from me because I need you to know that I am not afraid of this and I am going to get through it. And if I don't, I'm not afraid of that either." I heard so much strength and determination in her voice that I am sure she will fight it with every fiber of her being and she will win! All she asked was for my prayers (she will gladly take yours too) she will of course always have those but I knew as soon as she said it that I was dedicating my participation in this race to her. When I walked last year, it was my first time participating in the race and I was blown away by all of the people as well as the power and energy that came from everyone rallying together to say "Hey breast cancer, one day we are going to win!" So this year I'm walking for you, Gramma, in hopes that my contribution will one day help find a cure! Please help me reach my goal so we can help find a cure and hope that no more moms, grandmas, daughters, sisters, friends or anyone for that matter will have to fight this disease!
Please join me in the fight by pledging in support of my participation in the Race or contributing generously to Komen Indianapolis. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in 21 central Indiana counties, and national breast cancer research. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to to me directly. Whatever you can give will help! I truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Thank you so much for your time and support in the fight against breast cancer! Every step counts!
Komen Indianapolis
1099 N. Meridian St.Suite 111
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1075
Phone: 317/638-CURE (2873)
Fax: 317/634-4980
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