Voices
Our promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Survivors and everyone who supports their recovery are our motivation and inspiration. We thank everyone profiled below for sharing their stories.
Survivors' Voices
My first time walking down the steps as a Survivor
I did have a great day at the race on Sunday. It was my first time walking down the steps as a survivor. Last year I did not do the walk down the steps because I was not up to it emotionally. I was just about done my treatment at that time. So, this year I am a year in after my last treatment.
I walked down holding the hand of an old friend that I have reconnected with because we are both survivors. We are both around the same age & from the same neighborhood.
Jane Lopoten’s Dance Group Celebrates Life on Race Day
When asked to identify the highlight of her 30-year career as a dance instructor, without hesitation Jane Lopoten will say, the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure: "To see my girls be a part of something so huge is the most thrilling achievement of my career."
Interboro High School Gets on its Feet
HAPPY FEET GO THE DISTANCE FOR HEALTHY FUTURES
When Interboro High School students Alicia Kennedy and Courtney Hartney chose their senior project, they set out to literally get the community on their feet to take action in the fight against breast cancer. And that they did-with an 11-hour dance marathon held in the cafeteria of their Prospect Park, PA high school.
Heavy Metal Takes a Stand Against Breast Cancer
HEAVY METAL, WARM HEART
Once again this Mother's Day weekend, The Hixon called together several of their "Metal Brothers" for a Komen Philadelphia Affiliate benefit event. The ninth "Heavy Metal Takes a Stand Against Breast Cancer," was held on May 10 at the Cherrywood Rock Club in Clementon, NJ, and generated more than $1,200 for the Affiliate.
Good Morning Sunshine for the Cure
THOSE WHO "KAN," DO!
At a young ten years of age, Angelina Meo realized she had the ability to do something in the fight against breast cancer. And so, that year, encouraged by brochures she saw at her local YMCA, she walked in her first Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure. The next year, she gathered a small group of family members and formed team "Good Morning Sunshine." And this year, she took her ambition to make a difference even further with a unique initiative at her school called "kans for the kure."
Betsy Ross attends the Race for the Cure 2008
May 11, 2008
Dear Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure,
I had a wonderful time at the Walk today, we were blessed with such beautiful weather, and I met so many inspirational participants. After I finished the 1 mile, I stood at the finish line for the 5K, and cheered everyone as they approached the end of the race.