2010 Call for the Cure Gallery
Getting set to help bring in $438,000 at the 3rd annual Call for the Cure are Komen Philadelphia Affiliate volunteers (l-r) Susan Hyman, Monica Conroy and Judy Kellem.
From sponsoring the phone bank, to manning the phones, to providing dinner for volunteers, Wawa once again demonstrates unparalleled commitment to empowering the Race for the Cure.
The CBS 3 Call for the Cure was a “family affair,” with members from the CBS radio stations joining the volunteer family, including Spike from 94 WYSP FM.
Proving that real men DO wear pink, A trio of men including breast cancer survivor, Chris Koniers (left), Mel Silverman from Salon L’Etoile and a dedicated Wawa volunteer, help secure call-in donations.
Dozens of fun incentive gifts provided by our generous sponsors help to ramp up the donations over the five hours of the phone bank.
Each year the dedicated team at CBS 3 and The CW Philly 57 go all out to convert the studio's Great Hall into a pink-flooded, hope-filled setting for the Call for the Cure.
Captains Dennis Wilson & Christine Coulter from the City of Phila. Police Dept. help to embrace the viewing community in the unique opportunity to support the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure.
Steven B. Standiford, MD, FACS , Cancer Treatment Centers of America, offers a major boost to the fundraising to the delight of Elaine Grobman (left) and Susan Barnett, of Eyewitness News.
Broadcasting live to millions of viewers, Eyewitness News Anchors, Susan Barnett & Chris May motivate fundraising and spread news of Komen's progress in the breast cancer movement.
In addition to answering phones, dozens of volunteers took on important responsibilities as “runners,” and “accountants,” as well as processing credit card donations and more.
Enjoying the teamwork, fundraising and TV action are (l-r) Komen Philadelphia Board members Meryl Weinreb and Harris Bock, Esq., along with Diana Winokur and Elaine Grobman, Executive Director.
Long time Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure sponsor and Team Champion Sponsor, I.B.E.W. Local 98 has also been a Call for the Cure V.I.P. contributor for all three years.
It was an evening of joy & pride for Karen Dwyer-Jones (left), taking in the activities with family members as she waits for her nephew, Andrew Fantskey, to present his check on TV.
Andrew Fantaskey (right) and Joseph Piacine are cool as can be before making the TV debut, where they explain how their “BAT-L Up to Fight Breast Cancer” campaign raised over $2,500.
Pat Ciarrocchi from Eyewitness News on CBS 3 and The CW Philly 57 takes time out from broadcasting messages of hope to thank Call for the Cure donors and volunteers.
Kathy Orr, Meteorologist for CBS 3 & The CW Philly 57 embraces a young Call for the Cure volunteer and thanks her for leading her generation in the fight against breast cancer.
Charles Schuster, General Manager, Retail Marketing Group, adds to the Call for the Cure fundraising total, in addition to sponsoring the Survivor & Sponsor Breakfast on Race day.
From the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors are (l-r): Vice-President, Lisa Wollan of Wawa; Member, Meryl Weinreb; and President, Joanne Calabria of CBS 3 Television Studios.
The youngest check presenter of the event, Skylar Clemens tells Chris May & millions of viewers how he and his mother, breast cancer survivor, Sloane Six, empower the Komen mission.
The 2010 CBS 3 Call for the Cure was five hours filled with hope and empowerment for all generations… survivors and those currently fighting the disease… and both new and veteran activists.
