I AM THE CURE.™

We are truly excited to continue this educational initiative as part of this year's Race. I AM THE CURE.™ is a rallying cry to motivate and educate everyone involved with the Race about breast health facts and how they can take charge of their own breast health.

Take charge of your breast health. What you need to know.

Be Aware.

1. The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.

2. Breast cancer knows no gender, geographic or social boundaries.

3. Breast cancer affects more than just the patient — friends and family need support, too.

Take Action.

4. The key to survival is early detection.

5. Three simple steps for early detection are regular mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams.

6. It is important to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Watch for Cure Leader teams on the Race route to cheer you on with these important messages:

• See your doctor, learn your risk!  I AM THE CURE.™
• Notice changes to your breast!  I AM THE CURE.™
• Get mammograms and breast exams! I AM THE CURE.™
• Start the fight by living right!  I AM THE CURE.™

Please join in as we all shout:

• Who's the cure? I am!
• What's the cure? We are!
• Where's the cure? Right here!
• When's the cure? Starts now!

Stop by the I AM THE CURE™ booth for more information and a chance to test your knowledge about breast health facts.  You may win a fabulous prize!

For more information about breast health, risk factors and steps you can take, please visit either the I AM THE CURE™ website at http://www.iamthecure.org/ or the Komen website at http://www.komen.org/.