Komen Chicago Volunteer E-Newsletter - October 2013

In this Issue:

• Chicago Race for the Cure Planning Committee - Info Session
• Fall Volunteering Highlights
• Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
• Internship Openings
• Research Grants Around the World

Join our Chicago Race for the Cure Planning Committee!

*Info Session on Tuesday, November 12th*

Volunteers play a vital role in helping put on our major events!  The passion and commitment from committee volunteers in the months leading up to our events is what makes them successful!  

We are currently looking for volunteers to join our 2014 Chicago Mother's Day Race for the Cure Planning Committee!

Interested in Joining and Want to Learn More?  Come to our Info Session:

Tuesday, November 12th
6:30-8:30pm
Downtown Chicago Location TBA 

Visit our website to learn more about the committee and RSVP for the Info Session!

Fall Volunteering Highlights!

Thank you so much to all the volunteers that helped us these last 2 months!  Particularly with the Health Fairs, Speaker Requests and events!  Here's just a glimpse of how volunteers contributed to a successful Lombard Race for the Cure and Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The Chicago 3-Day 
Volunteers were in full Komen spirit and cheered on the 3-Day walkers on Day 2 of their 60 mile walk!  Buffalo Grove High School Cheer Team was a popular group to take photos with!

Lombard Race for the Cure (September)
Over 350 volunteers helped make our 4th Annual Lombard Race for the Cure a success!  Below are pictures of just a few of the many dedicated supporters!  Including committee members, I AM THE CURE cheerleaders, Toyota and Gap volunteers at Packet Pick-Up and many more! 

Chicago Marathon - Komen Chicago Cheer Zone (October)
Thanks to the DePaul Spirit Team for coming out in all PINK and cheering on all the Chicago Marathon runners!   

Even More Volunteer Fun!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

November 2013

• November 12 (Tues) - Chicago Race for the Cure Committee Info Session!
• November 16 (Sat) - 7th Ward Wellness Fair (Pink Ambassadors Only)
• November 17 (Sun) - Children's Library International Health Fair (Pink Ambassadors Only)
• November 22 (Fri) - CTA Headquarters Kick-Off (Pink Ambassadors Only)
• November 23 (Sat) - 15th Ward Community Resource Fair (Pink Ambassadors Only)

December 2013

• December 11 (Wed) - FedStrive Health Fair (Pink Ambassadors Only)

Learn more and sign-up for these and other opportunities!  Check back often!

Internship Openings

We are currently accepting applications for the following internships:

• Digital Communications Intern (Dec-Feb)
• Chicago Race for the Cure (Communications) Intern (Dec-May)   

Visit our website to see the full job descriptions and how to apply.  Application deadline is November 15th.

 Research Grants Around the World

As you know, 75% of Komen Chicago's net proceeds stay in our metropolitan area, while 25% supports the Susan G. Komen Global Research and Grants Program.

So where exactly is that 25% going?

Energizing science to find the cures is a critical part of our promise.  That is why we fund research grants all around the world; 48 states and 19 different countries to be exact!  Susan G. Komen is the largest non-profit funder of breast cancer research, outside of the US federal government.  Check out the Research World Map to get more details on where the grants are going!

Does Illinois benefit from research grants?

Yes!  Illinois currently has 23 active research grants totalling $6.9M!  Since 1982, IL has had 74 total grants with a total funding of $17M!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering or internships, please contact:

Stephanie Chan
Volunteer Programs Manager
volunteer@komenchicago.org
(773) 444-0061