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wenty years ago, gas was at $1.00 a gallon, a movie titled “Sleepless in Seattle” just premiered and a young mother named CJ Taylor-Day brought together a small group of friends and volunteers to establish the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Losing her mother to breast cancer at age 17, CJ was passionately committed to ensuring “no child should ever grow up without a mother because of breast cancer.” Since that beginning, Komen Puget Sound has grown to rank fifth out of 120 Komen affiliates nationally. As a result of this growth, the affiliate has been able to invest over $7 million into
medical research to better diagnose, treat and ultimately cure breast cancer. But the majority of the affiliate’s grants, over $19 million, have been invested right here in our community to fund breast health education, screening and treatment support. Komen Puget Sound continues to be the largest private provider of free mammogram support to low income and uninsured women. The Komen Patient Assistance Fund has provided thousands of breast cancer patients in our community with financial support for life’s basic needs, allowing them to continue their lifesaving treatments. Women like Kate B. from
Renton, Washington said: “I have been incredibly anxious because my treatments for breast cancer have meant missing work. I was SO thankful for the money I received from the patient assistance fund because it allowed us to catch up with my mortgage payments. Without the Komen fund, we would have faced the stress of possible foreclosure. I want to say thank you very much for your help.” The fight against breast cancer has come a long way in the last 20 years. Komen Puget Sound will continue this fight until Komen’s promise of a world without breast cancer becomes a reality.
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s volunteers Tath Hossfeld and Jan Slawson wrapped up preparations for the very first Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure in 1994, the only thing left to wonder was “will it rain”? “It was very nerve wracking because it rained the day before and throughout the night,” says Jan. “It was a new race, and I didn’t know how committed people would be.” Tath agrees: “I was so worried that rain would keep people away from our Race. But boy, was I wrong!” More than 3,000 women showed up in pouring rain for the first Race, more women that ever ran in a Seattle Race before. “Seeing all those people united together around breast cancer, this huge sea of pink, was so powerful! It made me cry,” says Tath. Jan was not only at the first Race for the Cure, but she also was responsible for organizing the whole race, as the Race Chair. “I attended my
first Komen Puget Sound meeting, and they asked who would like to chair the first Race for the Cure. I just raised my hand,” says Jan. “I was a runner back then, and I was really drawn to the idea of a race to benefit an important cause like breast cancer.”
Tath Hossfeld
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and tears. It is so valuable to celebrate long term survivors. It gives such a powerful message of hope.”
“There is an atmosphere of joy and hope at the Race that is infectious,” says Jan. “When you are there, you find yourself among a happy community. The Seattle Center is this beautiful Tath chaired the first breast cancer Survivor’s park-like setting where you can feel you are Celebration at the Race. “It was so powerful away from everything. There is entertainment, to see so many breast cancer survivors in one room, nothing like that had ever been organized food, and sponsors giving things to everyone. People are smiling and walking around with in Seattle,” says Tath. “We were one large support group for each other. During the lunch, filled goodie bags. It is just a great day of fun! I’ve always enjoyed myself.” we asked every survivor to stand up. Then we asked first year survivors to sit back down. Then “One day, we will find a cure for breast cancer,” five year survivors were asked to sit down, then says Tath. “When that day comes, the very next 10 year survivors, and so on until there was thing a woman will hear after a breast cancer just one woman standing. When we asked her diagnosis is: ‘It’s OK, we now have a cure.’ I how long she has been a survivor, she told us 35 really do believe this is possible, because I have years. The whole room went crazy with applause seen how far we have come in the last 20 years.”
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“Because every woman deserves the chance to survive.” Brooke Fox, MOViN 92.5
Michelle lAng & Still WAter to Perform at the Race for the Cure
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ward winning urban-contemporary and gospel singer Michelle Lang will be performing with Still Water at the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, Seattle Center, June 2, right before the Race begins. Michelle was voted Best Gospel Female Vocalist for 2009 by Inside Tha Musik and awarded a Legacy Award by Seattle Pacific University.
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In addition to performing at the Race for the Cure, Michelle is also serving as a co-chair for the Sista’s Race for the Cure team. The goal of the Sista’s team is to promote Race participation by African American women and families and to increase awareness of the high breast cancer mortality rate among African American women. “We need to find cures for cancer because no one should have to suffer the loss of a mom, or a sister or daughter,” says Michelle. “This is why I have chosen to join the Sista’s Race for the Cure team and support Komen Puget Sound’s Race for the Cure.” The Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure will provide an opportunity to celebrate survivors and remember those who have lost their battle to breast cancer. This service will occur on June 2, from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in the Seattle Center Pavilion. To learn more about the Race for the Cure, go to komenpugetsound.org.
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“It lit up the screen,” Nudelman said. An MRI guided biopsy confirmed that all three areas were malignant. What’s unique about her story is she never felt a lump. Even with her family history she was a bit surprised.
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Jenn Nudelman, 46, knew the odds were stacked against her. Breast cancer runs deep in her family so she knew her chance of getting the disease was one in three. Her grandmother died from breast cancer, and she has two aunts who are survivors. Knowing this, she has been vigilant and aware, keeping up with her yearly mammograms and checkups. But the odds caught up with her. “My family has a gene mutation that hasn’t been identified yet,” Nudelman said. A lump found in her breast was so small that it was only detected by a
The diagnosis was multi-focal invasive ductal carcinoma. The recommendation was mastectomy. Even though the cancer was only in one breast, Nudelman opted for a bi-lateral mastectomy. “When I made that decision, even though the other side didn’t have cancer I looked at it as a ticking time bomb,” she said. Breast cancer survivor Jenn Nudelman never felt a lump in her breast. LINDA BALL, Issasquah &
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meaning there was an abnormality in a cell. A subsequent MRI revealed three areas with increased blood flow, which can indicate
Fortunately, since it was caught so early she didn’t have to endure chemotherapy; the cancer had not crept into her lymph nodes and her margins were all clear of cancer. See nudelman, 17
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Nudelman waited three months for all of the pathology reports to be analyzed, then she moved forward with reconstructive surgery. Two and a half weeks after having expanders put in, Nudelman walked in the Komen Foundation’s 3-Day for the Cure, a three day, 60-mile walk to raise money for breast cancer research. She walked all 60-miles and has done so a total of seven times — she was walking it before she got cancer, in honor of her grandmother. She has seven pink-ribbon tattoos on her leg for each time she has participated in the 3-Day. “My body was tired,” she said of the walk after her surgery. In her last 3-Day she was nominated to be part of the survivor circle and was honored to carry the “optimism” flag into Century Link Field. What she has learned from her cancer experience is how really strong she is. “In a way, I consider cancer as a blessing,” she said. “I was laid off half-way through my treatment,
Her work with Komen has taken her to large employers like the FAA and the IRS, and also a private school in Kirkland to talk to them about the importance of fundraising for Komen. She found it gratifying to talk to high school kids. “It’s being able to touch someone, to be able to talk to someone that age and make them see why this is important,” she said. She was also the surprise speaker at Mammography Reporting System, which provides software for mammograms, breast MRIs, nuclear imaging and ultrasounds. She said it was helpful for them to put a human face on breast cancer. She will be participating in Race for the Cure on June 2 in Seattle. Seventy-five percent of funds raised from Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure stay right here, and 25 percent goes to national research. The percentages flip for the 3-Day, with 75 percent going to national research and 25 percent staying in the Puget Sound area. Staff writer Linda Ball can be reached at 425-391-0363, ext. 5052.
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A STEP IN THE
RIGHT DIRECTION Join QFC and the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure as we raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Ensuring that all women have access to breast cancer early detection and quality treatment support is the ultimate goal, and QFC is committed to seeing this happen.
Understanding the facts about the disease and knowing the warning signs can help protect you and your loved ones. Here are some useful tips: • Talk to your family and learn about your family health history • Complete monthly breast self-exams • Be alert to any changes in your body • Notify your doctor immediately if you notice any changes or have any concerns • Have yearly check-ups and mammograms, as recommended • Spread the word by talking and sharing with mothers, sisters, family and friends. Love and knowledge are powerful weapons in this battle. QFC is proud to be the Local Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure. We will see you at Seattle Center on June 2nd!