Fundraising
In her role as a wealth management advisor, Brooke Hunady understands the importance of planning for the unexpected. After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis despite years of routine screenings, she chose to turn her experience into action by participating in VIPink, Komen’s ambassador fundraising program, rallying her network of friends, family and colleagues to help fuel the fight to end breast cancer.
Jim Morrison didn’t have to look far for inspiration when it came to fundraising to help end breast cancer. His wife, Deb – a longtime supporter of Komen and a breast cancer survivor – made sure of that when she “voluntold” him to participate in Komen’s VIPink ambassador fundraising program. His supportive gesture became even more personal when, during his campaign, Deb was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time.
When Jacki P. was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996, she was terrified. Today, at 78, she is a survivor who after 20 years of participation remains deeply committed to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®.
When Ava was nominated to participate in the Benjamin Project, she was given a simple directive: take $100 and make a difference. While some classmates chose to donate supplies to teachers or local nonprofits, Ava saw an opportunity to take her impact even further as a youth breast cancer fundraiser.
Komen’s community of fundraisers is full of people who go above and beyond in their commitment to help end breast cancer. The Fundraising Legends Club recognizes those individuals who raise at least $2,500 through the 3-Day, MORE THAN PINK Walk or Race for the Cure, honoring their leadership and commitment to making a lasting difference.
As a nurse practitioner, Shelly Terwilliger has spent years supporting patients through health challenges. But at 50, she found herself on the other side of the conversation when a routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis.
When breast cancer survivor Tawnya Sheffield became the 17th woman in her family to be diagnosed, she faced treatment with strength and determination. She now honors her journey through an annual Pickleball for the Cure fundraiser.
John Scoblick lost his daughter, Melissa Estes, to metastatic breast cancer in 2019. Now, he serves as an advocate for Susan G. Komen and Leadership Council Member in hopes that one day, no father has to lose a child to breast cancer.
How Your Support Changes Lives When you donate to Susan G. Komen, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need. That single dollar could become the research […]
When Beth Fitzgerald and Dan Morneau decided to host a breast cancer fundraiser, they turned to pickleball – a sport known for its accessibility and fun. Through Komen’s Pickleball for the Cure fundraising platform, they united their community for an unforgettable event that raised more than $18,000 to support breast cancer research and awareness.
Julie Staggs has always approached her health with vigilance, knowing that routine mammograms were not just a precaution, but a necessity because of her family’s history with breast cancer. Along with her mother, Julie’s grandmother and aunts have all had the disease. “For me it wasn’t a matter of if, but when,” she said.
Jessica’s experience with breast cancer is one of strength, determination and giving back. A Susan G. Komen volunteer turned breast cancer survivor and fundraising champion, she has raised nearly $40,000 to support Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.
