The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was founded on a promise made between two sisters – Susan Goodman Komen and Nancy Goodman Brinker. Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1978, a time when little was known about the disease and it was rarely discussed in public. Before she died at the age of 36, Suzy asked her sister to do everything possible to bring an end to breast cancer. Nancy kept her promise by establishing the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 in Suzy’s memory.
We run, walk and raise funds for this foundation.
Join TEAM WOOHOO
American Cancer Society Relay for Life One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began inTacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacomacolorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. That vision became the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
We run, walk , volunteer time andraise funds for the ACS.
Join Making Strides in YOUR area
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been the American Cancer Society's premier event to raiseawareness and funds to fight breast cancer. In that time, three million walkers have raised more than $194 million through Making Strides. In 2005, more than 400,000 walkers across the country collected more than $34 million. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk that supports the American Cancer Society’s unique mission to fight cancer on four fronts: research, education, advocacy, and patient services. As the nation’s largestnongovernmental breast cancer research supporter, the American Cancer Society has invested more than $290 million since 1972 to offer hope to all people touched by breastcancer. When you get involved in Making Strides, you help ensure progress against breast cancer continues and more lives are saved.
We run, walk, volunteer time and raise funds for the ACS.
support Samaritan House
Samaritan HouseBattered Womens ShelterHope, healing and change for victims of domestic violence and homeless families --- A non-profit organization that offers family safety while helping adults and their children regain control of their lives. Samaritan House provides a range of services for those who have been victims of domestic violence and homeless families. It is more than a temporary safe place to call home; it is a place to begin a new and better life.
We volunteer and donate clothing to this shelter.
Find a Foodbank near YOU
Foodbank of SE VirginiaAnnual Food DriveThe Foodbank is a warehouse (AKA bank) where recovered and contributed food is collected, sorted and distributed to over 611 agencies including church pantries and area Kids Cafes who then prepare and serve the food to those in need.
We participate in the bi-annual food drive.
ask us how!
Adopt-A-SoldierProprietary Program
Support the LLS
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyRock N Roll Half Marathon
