H-E-B proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary as the Local Title Sponsor of the 2019 Susan G. Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure. Since 1997, Komen San Antonio has invested more than $19.1 million in innovative breast cancer education, screening and treatment. Funds raised in San Antonio also provides important breast cancer research. H-E-B is committed to finding an end to cancer through our partnerships with organizations like Susan G. Komen San Antonio because we know that the battle is something that impacts so many of our H-E-B Partners and customers. I invite you to share in our collective team spirit and join us at the 2019 Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure. By joining us, you are ensuring valuable support for a disease that truly affects all San Antonians, either personally or through our friends, families and neighbors. Please consider registering or making a donation today at komensanantonio.org. You will help our community celebrate, remember and give hope that one day we will find the cure. WE LIVE HERE. WE RACE HERE. WE SAVE LIVES HERE. Sincerely, Jaime Lozano H-E-B General Manager at I-10 and Dezavala
Dear Friends: As the Honorary Chair of the 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen San Antonio Race for the Cure, I invite you to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by supporting this important community gathering as a participant. All of us have a connection to this terrible disease. My family and I have been personally affected by cancer, and know first-hand how it can hurt patients and families. That’s why the Beldon family is taking a stand and committed to ensuring every patient gets the care they need, and that we get closer to finding the cures. We’ve come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to do. I invite you to join my family and me as we Race for the Cure on May 4th. Visit komensanantonio.org to register and get involved. Let’s save lives together! With Gratitude, Brad Beldon CEO, Beldon ®
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Komen San Antonio conducted a Community Profile to become more responsive to breast cancer healthcare gaps and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to receive the breast cancer care and services they need. *Service map at right shows Susan G. Komen San Antonio Priority Areas and zip codes with the most need. For the published Community Profile report, please visit komensanantonio.org.
WHERE A WOMAN LIVES, SHOULD NOT DETERMINE WHETHER SHE LIVES.
Your Dollars at Work “Susan G. Komen and its mission have been a part of what I do every day for as long as I can remember. As a mammographer and patient navigator it is great to know that Komen is there to extend assistance to my patients in their time of need. I like knowing I’m part of extending that effort to my community.” Lisa K. Lopez RT(M), BN-CI Patient Breast Health Navigator CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
“I’m glad the transportation program exists. The program made it possible for me to go to treatment. I was never late or left without a ride. I’m really appreciative of the rides and Susan G Komen for helping fund the program.” Epimenia Perez Breast Cancer Survivor Amercian Cancer Society
“The Komen Foundation saves lives.” Leticia Baca Patient Navigator University Health System
“Komen San Antonio has been a long standing partner of ThriveWell Cancer Foundation. Countless women have been able to not only survive but THRIVE after their treatment because of the local funding Komen raises to help those in need. THANK YOU KOMEN!” Erin Ercoline, Exective Director, ThriveWell
“Komen funding was a huge blessing if it wasn’t for them I might have never known I had cancer till it was too late. The Komen Foundation may have saved my life.” Janette Salazar Ramos Currently undergoing treatment for Ductal Carcinoma In-situ University Health System
“My husband lost his job shortly before I found a lump in my breast. Without the support of Komen, I wouldn’t have been able to get the scan that confirmed I had cancer. Thankfully I’ll be OK because we caught it early…because of Komen!” Candi ThriveWell
“Susan G. Komen here in San Antonio helps eliminates the barrier to treatment for our patients. Along with the American Cancer Society, our partnership creates hope and ultimately, saves lives.” Lindsay McElwee, American Cancer Society Executive Director
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SurvivorStory
Besties for Breasties One thing we all have in common with each other is that we all know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It may be a friend, a sister, an aunt, a mom or grandmother. It could even be you. You may be a warrior who is currently going through your own personal journey or you could be a Survivor who has already fought the battle and won. It is difficult to see how it affects the person diagnosed and how it also affects their loved ones. My name is Missy Rael and I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma. In Situ, breast cancer back in 2008. I was blessed that it was caught at an early stage and had to undergo two surgeries, received 6 1/2 weeks of radiation and was also prescribed Tamoxifin otherwise known as the chemo pill. Since then I have been an advocate for other women in our community and knew immediately that I wanted to make a difference and become more involved. I knew I had to begin raising funds to help other women diagnosed with breast cancer. I did my research with various non-profits but felt the instant connection with Susan G. Komen. In 2009 I started my team and began recruiting team members for that year’s Race for the Cure. Two years later after my diagnosis one of my closest and dear friends Pat Shreder was also diagnosed with breast cancer. She instantly became as passionate as I was in doing all we could do to help the women in our community and we changed my team name to “Besties for Breasties” and have been team captains together ever since. The name seemed very fitting because too many of our friends have also been diagnosed since we were. Our team “Besties for Breasties” has grown from a handful of women to well over 100 along with their families. For the past ten years Pat and I have coordinated numerous fundraisers which have kept us as one of the top fundraising teams in San Antonio. In 2018 our team had the honor of actually being number one. It’s definitely an honor, however, in our eyes every team is number one because we are all as passionate, we work together and have one common goal. Some of our fundraisers include our annual Silent Auction/Dinners, our most recent one took place last year at the historic Old Helotes Inn and called it “Let’s Flamingle for a Cure!” We had our very successful “Dance for the Cure” at a popular St. Mary’s Street venue called The Amp Room. Other of our numerous fundraising events have included Kendra Scott, Brighton Jewelry, Painting with a Twist, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Top Golf, BJs restaurant, Krispi Kreme, Vendor fairs and Spurs Ticket Raffles. Each year we try to come up with something different to add to our events and we have been very blessed to have many sponsors and supporters throughout the years. Pat also has designed our team medal for Fiesta medal events. How can you help? Join “Besties for Breasties” and help us continue to meet our fundraising goals! We want to continue to assist the women in our community who need our help! Help us fulfill our dream and imagine a life without breast cancer!
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Susan G. Komen San Antonio Honors the Beldon Family for their generosity through the inaugural Beldon Cares Campaign. We thank you for your commitment and dedication to saving lives in our community and finding the cures. You are helping us reach a world without breast cancer!
More than 450 Beldon home improvement team members sported pink safety vests, hard hats and lanyards for the month of October as The BELDON™ Group of Companies introduced The BELDON Cares Program to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funding for research. “Unfortunately, many of us have been affected, or know someone who has been affected, by breast cancer,” said Brad Beldon, CEO of The BELDON™ Group of Companies. “We are committed to helping find a cure for this awful disease.” With this in mind, TEAM BELDON installed gutters, windows, insulation, roofing systems, and house siding — many dressed in pink attire to show their support for people who have been affected by breast cancer. “For generations, we have been proud to ensure that houses are comprised of long-lasting quality materials—but we know that it’s the people who live there that make each of these houses a home,” added Brad Beldon. “Through The BELDON Cares Program, we are honored to support families who have been affected by breast cancer. We’re dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for research.”
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TOP FUNDRAISERS
2018 Race for the Cure Top Fundraising Team Besties for Breasties 2018
2018 Race for the Cure Top Fundraising Individual & Survivor/ Fighter – Laura Carver
TOP SPONSORS These sponsors are helping to save lives in our city and find the cures against breast cancer! LOCAL TITLE SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
PRESENTING MEDIA
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