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FEBRUARY 2015
Dr. Judy Salerno Visits Komen Chicago and Local Grantees to Learn About Disparity Rates
 Susan G. Komen CEO, Dr. Judy Salerno, recently visited Chicago as part of her listening tour to learn more about disparity rates across the United States. Among her many stops, Dr. Salerno visited the staff of the Sinai Urban Health Institute and Helping Her Live Program, along with Komen Chicago's Susan Tybon, Leticia Kees and Aminah Abdullah (pictured here).
Komen Chicago Needs YOU! Join Us at the Komen 101 Volunteer Orientation Meeting this Saturday!
 We are looking for energetic, passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us fight breast cancer and have fun at the same time! If that sounds like you, grab your friends and join us for the Komen 101 Volunteer Orientation Meeting to learn how you can get involved. We will be meeting on Saturday, February 21st from 10-11:30 am at the Komen Chicago office (8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 401). Register today! Learn more»
Join the Komen Team for the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 29th!
 Get in shape for the Mother's Day Race for the Cure and beat the winter blues by becoming a member of TEAM KOMEN at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K (4.97 mile). Help raise awareness for breast cancer by running on behalf of Susan G. Komen. If you choose to fundraise, you will be serving women and men throughout our local community to get the care and services they need. Register today to be a part of the team! Learn more»
Need a Running Buddy? Train for the Mother's Day Race for the Cure With Chicago Endurance Sports
 Komen Chicago's offical training partner, Chicago Endurance Sports, is kicking off its spring programs -- CES No Boundaries (for 5K runners) and 2015 Spring Training (for 10K runners) to help you get into shape and prepare to run in the Mother's Day Race for the Cure!
By registering with CES, you learn how to train, work with professional coaches and get to enjoy CES' hospitality tent before and after the Race for the Cure. To learn more about these programs, register to attend one of the FREE Open Houses at the following locations:
Saturday, February 28th:
- Fleet Feet store in South Loop (150 W. Roosevelt)
- Fleet Feet store in Old Town (1620 N. Wells Street)
- Fleet Feet store in Elmhurst (124 E. Schiller Street)
Sunday, March 1st:
- Fleet Feet store in Lincoln Square (4762 N. Lincoln Avenue) Learn more»
Dress in Style With the Exclusive Race for the Cure Shirt -- Limited Quantites Available!
 New this year, Komen Chicago is offering a long-sleeved, dri-fit, unisex, 2015 Race for the Cure shirt that you can purchase when you register for the Mother's Day Race for the Cure on May 10th, or by clicking here. Supplies are limited, so order your shirt today!
(Please note: When you register for the Race, you can choose to have your shirt shipped to you for an additional $5 fee, or pick it up with your Race packet at Packet Pick-Up.)
Grantee Focus
Erie Family Health Center Navigates Care Across the Chicagoland Area
 With the recent changes to insurance and managed care due to the Affordable Care Act and the state of Illinois switching Medicaid from a "fee for service" system to "managed care," Erie Family Health Center is busier than ever. Erie's Director of Health Promotion, Ana Cesan, explained, "Erie has expanded in size and scope, which in turn, has doubled the number of referrals for mammograms that we receive. Our goal is to make sure that patients do not fall through the cracks by providing navigation and closing the loop on getting patients access to care."
As a Komen grantee, Erie Family Health Center not only provides patient navigation and manages mammogram referrals, it also runs support groups for breast cancer patients and survivors. In addition, Erie focuses on eliminating barriers to care including: providing transportation, translation services, childcare, food and medication vouchers.
 Ana noted that Erie Family Health Center holds quarterly events for its constituents to provide wigs, bras, facials, and haircuts. "Our events have been very impactful, and really help to support those in need," Ana highlighted.
Erie Family Health Center provides culturally-competent care to a variety of cultures and communities across the Chicagoland Area, and most of its providers are bilingual in English and Spanish. Learn more»
Community Partners
Eat Healthy and Fight Breast Cancer With Yoplait's Friends in the Fight Campaign
 Yoplait is still donating 10 cents for every code found on Yoplait yogurt (including Greek style) that is entered online, so don't forget to save those lids!
When you go online to enter your redemption code, be sure to select Susan G. Komen as your charity of choice. Learn more»
    
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Support Susan G. Komen When You Head Out on the Town!
Catch the hottest events in the city, while you support Susan G. Komen at the same time! Purchase theater, concert and sporting event tickets at Tix4Cause. When you make a purchase, be sure to select Susan G. Komen as your charity of choice, and a portion of the revenues come back to Komen Chicago!
Download Jason Aldean's New Album to Support Susan G. Komen!
Country music superstar Jason Aldean is donating $1 to
Susan G. Komen for each free download of his new album “Old Boots, New Dirt.” Hurry, this offer only lasts until February 24th! Learn more»
Recent studies suggest that many women in the U.S. are:
- Getting their first mammogram later than recommended;
- Not having mammograms at recommended intervals; or
- Not receiving appropriate and timely follow-up of positive screening results.
This may lead to more advanced tumor size and stage at diagnosis.
BUT, early detection and effective treatment have resulted in a 34% decline in breast cancer mortality in the U.S. since 1990. In other words, early detection saves lives!
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