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Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!
Komen Tarrant County Events
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Whether you are a golfer, a bowler, a chef or a runner, you can contribute to the fight against breast cancer 365 days a year. By participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® or another Komen event, you become part of a grassroots network that has changed the way the world talks about and treats breast cancer. You can make a difference as you celebrate survivorship, honor those who have lost their battle, and most importantly, raise funds and awareness for the fight against this life-threatening disease. There are many different ways to support Komen's mission.
There are many different ways to support Komen's mission
We offer a variety of events, from bowling to cooking to golfing and driving, in an effort to raise money for and awareness of our battle against breast cancer. There are opportunities to join the fight where you live, work and play.
Power Up for the Cure: Freda’s Fancy Bracelets for Breast Cancer: From July 2010 – July 2011, Freda’s Fancy will sell a pink ribbon charm bracelet and 25% of the sale price will benefit the Affiliate. Visit http://www.fredasfancy.com for more information on Freda’s Fancy and this event. Cowboy’s Stadium will be hosting a fundraiser for yoga fans on August 21st. It will be a Texas-sized yoga event with live music and yoga class on the field. Tickets are $35 and are available at http://indigoyoga.net. $2.50 of each ticket sold will benefit Susan G. Komen Tarrant County. Come be a part of the largest event of this kind! For more information on this event, visit http://www.dallascowboys.com Pink at the Park - August 21 The Fort Worth Cats will be hosting a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Tarrant County during their August 21st baseball game. Tickets will be discounted and $2.00 from each ticket sold using the code below will be donated to the Affiliate. Tickets will be available all summer. For more information on this event, visit http://www.fwcats.com. Click on Ticket information found on the left, click individual games, click ONLINE which is found in the middle of the page, click on BUY TICKETS for the August 21st game, select section (G, H, I, J, K, L), select seats, click on Buy Tickets, enter code (susangkomenrb), click on APPLY CODE, click on confirm order, create account and finish with credit card information, you will then be able to print at your tickets at home and come on to the game! Smoothie King Grand Opening Raffle - August 28 A new Smoothie King will be opening at 2901 Western Center on August 28th. On the day of the opening, Smoothie King will be raffling off autographed NFL memorabilia. 100% of raffle proceeds will be donated to the Affiliate. In addition, 10% of the sales of Bill Romanowski’s autographed book and Nutrition53 will be donated. The Import Store Webkinz Pink Poodle Extravaganza - September 4 The Import Store will be hosting the webkinz van for a one day sale of Webkinz Pink Poodles on September 4th. The Import Store is the only store in Texas and the surrounding states to host the national Webkinz Van Tour. Webkinz Pink Poodles will be $9.99. 100% of the profits from the purchase of the poodles will benefit Komen Tarrant County. Check out http://theimportstore.com for more information.
Frogs for the Cure - October 16
October 16, 2010, will mark the sixth annual Frogs for the Cure football game at Texas Christian University. The Horned Frogs will be taking on Brigham Young University. Survivors will be celebrated and recognized throughout the day with various events and a halftime presentation. Visit http://www.frogsforthecure.tcu.edu for more information. Bras for a Cause - October 20 The Northeast Tarrant County of the Women’s Council of Realtors will be holding their second annual Bras for a Cause event on October 20th, 2010. There will be a live bra auction and a fashion show using local firefighters as models. A portion of each ticket sold and $50 or auction profits will be donated to Susan G. Komen Tarrant County. More information can be found online at http://www.wcrbras4cause.com/
Pink Night Out Rodeo - Selected Dates in October Russell Feed and Supply will be hosting Pink Night Out at the North Side Rodeo on October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. All sales proceeds and donations will go to Susan G. Komen Tarrant County on each night of the event, so come down to the rodeo and benefit the Affiliate. For more information, visit http://russellfeedandsupply.com. Ongoing Events:
Power up for the Cure with Ambit Energy! Learn how you can generate a donation to Komen Tarrant County each and every month when you pay your electricity bill. www.powerupforthecure.com Upcoming Events:
Cowboys & Yoga - August 21
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