Hurry! Time is Running Out

A new Tennessee specialty plate, "Driving to a Cure" to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and our promise to end breast cancer forever has passed the Tennessee House of Representatives. We need your help to put the plate into production.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these "pink ribbon" license plates please click here, sign the form attached and return it with your $35.00 check. This covers the annual cost of the plate that is in addition to your regular county tag fees. The Knoxville Affiliate will receive $17.50 of each plate sold.  We must reach 1000 commitments statewide before June 15, 2008 in order for the production of the license plates to begin! By signing and returning the form with your check, you have purchased one of the license plates.  (If we don't reach 1000 commitments, your money will be returned.)

Calling all Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Knoxville Affiliate?  Join us for the Volunteer Training, June 24, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Affiliate Office.  Please R.S.V.P. by clicking here.  If, when you signed up for the last training you were placed on the wait list, you will be granted the first spots.

Race Committee Volunteers needed

Have you ever wanted to help plan the Race for the Cure?  Now is your chance.  Join us for the committee meeting on Tuesday June 10, 6:00 at the Affiliate Office.  We have several positions that could use you!  We have leadership positions as well as committee slots.  The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month.  Come see what goes on "behind the scenes!" 

Education Spotlight

"Study Shows Coffee and Tea Don't Raise Breast Cancer Risk"

In breast cancer research news, results from a decades-long study may enable women to drink coffee or tea without worry that doing so will increase their risk for breast cancer, study findings suggest. "In this large cohort of women, with 22 years of follow-up, we observed no association between coffee (caffeinated or decaffeinated) and tea consumption and the risk of breast cancer," Dr. Davaasambuu Ganmaa, of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, told Reuters Health. Read more.

Yours in the Fight,

Joe Jackson - 2008 Race Chair

2008 Grantee Profile

The Knoxville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has granted a total of $563,052 through its 2008-09 Community Grant Program.  Each month we will be featuring one of the 501c3 organizations who have received a grant.

"Weekend Warriors" Breast Health Outreach Program

The Pastoral Care Program at UT Medical Center will collaborate with community church leaders to provide a comprehensive breast health program and access to screening mammograms for at least 25 East Tennessee churches within the Knoxville Affiliate area. The outreach efforts will include: accessibility to a user-friendly system for early detection and treatment of breast cancer; the financial means to obtain medical services related to early detection and treatment of breast cancer; and accessibility to a breast health/cancer education opportunity based on an appropriate literacy level at an accessible, familiar place. The Pastoral Care department will utilize trained community leaders from the UT Breast Health Outreach Program (BHOP) to deliver the education and will schedule the UT Medical Center mobile mammography unit to provide access to screening mammography services. The program will be provided at times convenient for the group, including evening hours and weekends to allow members and guests of community churches the opportunity to participate in a free didactic breast health program including access to screening mammograms and clinical breast exams.

Komen Knoxville Events Calendar 

2^nd Tuesday each Month:  Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure Committee meetings; 6 pm at the Affiliate office. 

June 10:  Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure Committee Meeting; 6 pm at the Affiliate office.

June 14:  "Rumble for the Cure", a motorcyle ride to benefit Komen Knoxville sponsored by Smoky Mtn Harley Davidson Buell, Maryville, TN. Registration at 1:30 - ride leaves at 3:30.  Concert featuring Robinella at 6:00 pm. Pre-registration is $30 per bike; includes tee shirt and one concert ticket.  Event day registration is $20; tee shirt if available.  Separate concert tickets are $12.50. For more information call 865-977-1669 ext 309 or visit www.smh-d.com. 

June 21:  TN Smokies "Pink Ribbon Survivor Night" vs. Mobile BayBears at Smokies Park 7:15 p.m. A $2.00 ticket discount for survivors and their friends who wear pink to the ballpark that night.  A special survivor ceremony takes place at 6:30 on the field before the first pitch. Custom player jersey auction. (see below for more details)

July 4:  Affiliate office closed.

August 13: BMW Ultimate Drive at Grayson BMW Knoxville, TN

August 22 & 23:  Team Captain Training - Knoxville Race for the Cure - (more details to come)

September 6:  "Golfers for God" golf tournament at Three Ridges to benefit Komen Knoxville. For player and/or sponsor information contact Coach Jim Strickland at 865-591-8214.

September 12:  Annual Survivor Celebration Luncheon-  Rothchild's Catering Center, Noon.

September 27:  "Volley for the Cure" tennis pro-am tournament at Fox Den Country Club to benefit Komen Knoxville.  For sponsorship information call Bill Enser or Rob Cameron at 966-9771.

October 5:  "Cuts for the Cure" at area participating salons, 12:30 - 5:00. New salons welcome; call Mae Swanner 584-3033 for more information.

October 11:  Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure - World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN, Expo opens 6:30 a.m. and Race begins at 8:30 a.m.

October 16: Tips for the Cure - Green Hills Grille; lunch and dinner hours.  Pink martini specials all day.

The first 500  people will receive the Pink Ribbon Day t-shirt above.

Affilate News 

TN Smokies "Pink Ribbon Survivor Night" sponsored by The Walking Company, Lance Cunningham Ford, WBIR, B97.5, and Mercy Health Partners.  The Smokies play the Mobile BayBears on June 21 at Smokies Park 7:15 p.m.  Special ticket prices for survivors and their friends and family. Survivor ceremony on the field before the first pitch. Custom player jersey auction.  Click here to purchase tickets and use the promotional code PINK2008 when checking out, starting June 10.

Passionately Pink for the Cure®:
Pick Your Pink. Play Your Part. End Breast Cancer Forever!

CEOs.  Soccer moms.  Teachers.  Your next door neighbor.  The local manager at your favorite coffee shop.  What do all of these people have in common? They can all move us closer to a world without breast cancer. Many of them have already joined us in going Passionately Pink for the Cure! Will YOU join us?  Kicking off in May and running through October, this fun and easy-to-execute fundraising program inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by breast cancer.   The premise is simple: show your true colors!

It's easy and fun to participate: go to www.passionatelypink.org or contact Shannon Winaker at 588-0902!